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A healthy physical environment in a workplace can be a key factor in maintaining employees’ health. A poorly designed workspace can result in lost productivity and disengaged staff, which could potentially lead to a high staff turnover.


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    Why the heatwave can be bad for productivity

    by Dr Andre Vermeulen 27 Jun 2018
    by Dr Andre Vermeulen 27 Jun 2018

    The Met Office has warned that parts of Britain will be hotter than the Sahara this week. But how does...

    • Stress
    • Offices
    • Mental health

    Four in five office workers ‘burnt out’, claims report

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Apr 2018
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Apr 2018

    Four in five office workers feel burnt out, with the majority expecting their stress levels to increase further, according to...

    • Offices
    • Research
    • Occupational Health

    Office-based small business owners are putting health at risk

    by Nic Paton 1 Feb 2018
    by Nic Paton 1 Feb 2018

    Small business owners are putting their health at risk by spending too long “slumped” in front of their computers, the...

    • Employee engagement
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    UK workers among the most engaged, survey finds

    by Jo Faragher 20 Jun 2017
    by Jo Faragher 20 Jun 2017

    The UK has one of the most engaged workforces in the world, according to a global piece of research into...

    • Early careers
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    • Retention of staff

    Millennials: Is your employee experience relevant enough?

    by Marcus Underhill 14 Jun 2017
    by Marcus Underhill 14 Jun 2017

    There are hordes of clichés around millennial workers, but which attributes should your organisation keep front of mind when hiring ...

    • Flexible working
    • Opinion
    • Physical environment

    Why the UK needs to switch on to the agility mindset

    by Fiona Cannon 7 Feb 2017
    by Fiona Cannon 7 Feb 2017

    New research by the Agile Future Forum (AFF) published last week shows that more flexible models of work will be...

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    On your bike: Office facilities for the 21st century commute

    by Nigel Crunden 14 Sep 2016
    by Nigel Crunden 14 Sep 2016

    With rail fares set to increase and the continued threat of strikes, how should employers support staff to try out...

    • Employee engagement
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    The Digital Tribe: why it’s everyone, not just millennials (webinar)

    by Personnel Today 24 Jun 2016
    by Personnel Today 24 Jun 2016

    ON DEMAND | How we adapt to change is critical to our success. From the dawn of civilisation, humans have had to evolve in order to survive and thrive...

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    • Whistleblowing

    Can you really blow the whistle about a cramped workstation?

    by Darren Newman 12 Apr 2016
    by Darren Newman 12 Apr 2016

    Consultant editor Darren Newman explains why the changes introduced in 2013 to the definition of a “protected disclosure” for whistleblowing...

    • Employee engagement
    • Evidence-based management
    • HR practice

    Play and professionalism at work: boosting engagement while maintaining standards

    by Rob Moss 28 Jan 2016
    by Rob Moss 28 Jan 2016

    ON DEMAND | If having more fun at work can help boost productivity, how can HR encourage the right amount of enjoyment in the organisation while maintaining professionalism?

    • Productivity
    • Physical environment

    National Grid: how workplace design has boosted productivity

    by Simon Carter and Hilary Jeffery 29 Sep 2015
    by Simon Carter and Hilary Jeffery 29 Sep 2015

    National Grid has redesigned its workplace to help it engage and attract talented engineers. Simon Carter and Hilary Jeffery outline...

    • Offices
    • Flexible working
    • HR Technology

    How can HR drive the best use of office space?

    by Cath Everett 4 Jun 2015
    by Cath Everett 4 Jun 2015

    Investment in office space is increasing, yet so is flexible working, meaning offices are rarely at full capacity. A new...

    • Offices
    • Musculoskeletal disorders

    Simple plan is key to making office workers take screen breaks

    by Nic Paton 16 Jul 2014
    by Nic Paton 16 Jul 2014

    A simple plan of action could be an easy way for employers to ensure that workers take regular screen breaks,...

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    Acrylic nails cause allergies in beauticians

    by Personnel Today 1 Aug 2013
    by Personnel Today 1 Aug 2013

    The fashion for acrylic nails may be behind a rise in allergies being treated by dermatologists, the British Association of...

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    Should staff be sent home if temperatures exceed 30 degrees C?

    by Rob Moss 19 Jul 2013
    by Rob Moss 19 Jul 2013

    It is the question being discussed in any workplace without the luxury of air conditioning: is there a maximum temperature beyond...

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