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Getting to work in winter weather
Snow, rain or ice , as well as lower light levels or glare from the low sun are all conditions that can make the winter commute very hazardous. Driving in these types of weather can be extremely stressful and require a lot of concentration. However, there is some sensible advice to be followed to try […]
Cold Weather Working
Cold weather brings lots of worries for employers and employees alike. Main concerns include travel, absenteeism, illnesses and general health and safety. In this post, we aim to give a little practical advice to help you to handle the biggest business concerns that cold weather brings. What temperature should my workplace be? […]
How To Make Hot Desking Work for Your Company
Hot desking can have many benefits for your business and can be especially useful for companies that have smaller offices or for organisations who promote flexible working. However, there can be a variety of barriers to the successful implementation of hot desking. Here we aim to highlight the biggest of those hot desking problems and […]
Why Are Office Kitchen Areas So Important?
Interior design trends are clearly showing that kitchens are becoming the new domestic hub. This trend is now spilling over to the work place and it’s easy to see why. A well designed kitchen area, breakout space or canteen, provides a much needed break from screen time and allows employees to rest, recharge and […]
Getting Through Winter at the Office
Most staff will be waking up to dark mornings and leaving the office in the dark. It’s cold and rainy, so commutes are even more miserable and there’s less to do during leisure time outside of the office. Christmas is only a few weeks away and some may be stressed with the cost and organisation […]
How Can I Manage Stress At Work?
On Stress Awareness Day, we look at some ways that stress at work can be managed Don’t stay silent If your workload is too overwhelming, talk to your manager or a colleague. Explain to them why you’re struggling, especially if the problem is out of your control. This helps to keep the people around […]
Ergonomic Tips for Teachers
Although teachers are not necessarily sat down for as long as office workers, they are still just as susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) Standing for extended periods of time, bending or crouching down to low desks and chairs, or sitting on chairs designed for children can all put strain on a teacher’s body. […]
How Can You Improve Children’s Spinal and Postural Health at School?
Is your classroom ergonomical? Musculoskeletal disorders and back pain account for 31 million of lost working days due to absenteeism. The costs to the economy are huge and perhaps that’s why prevention or intervention for these issues tends to focus on adults in the workforce rather than children. However, research shows that increasing numbers […]
How Does Tiredness Affect Performance at Work
Research from Westfield Health has found that almost half of employees regularly turn up to work too tired to function effectively. Despite this, 86% feel that they are not able to openly communicate with their manager about how their tiredness is affecting their performance. 34% of survey respondents said that their mental well-being has suffered […]
What Are Employee’s Top Priorities in Terms of Benefits and Working Environment
Do you really know what makes your staff tick? Research by co-working developer, Areaworks, has found that flexible and comfortable working zones are a top priority to employees. Half of the workers surveyed wanted to swap fixed desks for hot desks and casual seating. 64% of office-based respondents also stated that having access to good […]
What’s The Best Height Adjustable Desk?
Looking to buy height adjustable desks? Need some more information about the best types of sit/stand desks? Read on. There is plenty of information available online regarding the multitude of ways that sit/stand desks are beneficial for both staff and employers. However, there isn’t much information about what the best type of height adjustable […]
NEW BREAKOUT AREA FOR 6TH FORM COLLEGE
Were were happy to help a local 6th form college to create a new breakout area that students could be proud of We recently helped a local college to update their current common room area into a more functional and modern space for students to relax and socialise in. Using Visa chairs and fully […]