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Flexible working now arriving at aisle three
Remote workers might soon be able to do their jobs and shop for groceries at the same time, under a new “Spaces” project between Tesco and flexible office operator IWG. A trial at a branch of Tesco in New Malden that will start later in this month and will accommodate 12 private desks, 30 co-working […]
Ergonomic furniture – a must for long-term homeworkers
Research published in March by Currys PC World, in collaboration with Canon, found that many UK employees working from home still don’t have their own office space, with 27% working from the living room and one-in-10 working from the kitchen. Such working environments are not ergonomically optimised and, in the long-term, could lead to tiredness […]
Wherever I lay my laptop, that’s my workspace
Hybrid working is set to be a major business trend in the second half of this year, and Wave Office can help employers ensure they have the right equipment for this. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many people work, with home working increasingly significant. These changes look set to stay as we move towards […]
5 Essential Furniture Items For Your Home Office
COVID-19 has officially swept the nation, and now home offices are becoming the new normal. Many people have adapted to changes, but some are still finding it difficult to create an efficient working space at their homes. And without the right furniture or space, working from home can seem like a chore rather than a […]
Obesity in the workplace
Did you know that one in four adults are classified as clinically obese? This means that one in every four of your employees could be obese and require additional adjustments to support their comfort and overall wellbeing. In the UK, an estimated 15.5-16 million sick days taken per year are attributed to the […]
What Is Ergonomic Office Furniture?
The small round table in the dinette may be great for casual meals with your family, but inviting overnight guests can mean that you need extra chairs around the dining room table to seat more people.
NATIONAL HEART HEALTH MONTH
February is the British Heart Foundation’s, National Heart Health Month and we are all encouraged to learn as much as possible about looking after our hearts Many deaths and preventable disabilities in the UK are caused by heart related illnesses, but making some simple changes can improve your chances of avoiding these diseases. […]
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 […]