Health & Wellbeing
All the latest breaking news, headlines, analysis and articles on health and wellbeing.
ROUNDTABLE – SUSTAINABLE WELLBEING AT WORK
08/08/2023
With the summer heatwaves resulting in the hottest temperatures ever
recorded in this country, the introduction of green initiatives that help
organisations meet sustainability targets are more important than ever - including wellbeing. FMJ, in conjunction with Zip Water brought together a panel of
experts to share their expertise
WELLBEING, COWORKING AND DIGITISATION KEY FM INFLUENCERS IN 2020
13/12/2019
Discover facilities management excellence at Facilities Show 2020, bringing together professionals, suppliers and experts from across the sector. Get your ticket for free today.
WHY MOVEMENT-FRIENDLY FURNITURE HOLDS THE KEY TO POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE WORKING
11/11/2019
Christophe Clerc-Renaud - Senior Sales Director, EMEA, Ergotron, shares his insights on the effect of ergonomics on producitvity with Facilities Show. Digital transformation has driven greater reliance on software and apps for daily work in office environments.
POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
29/10/2019
Facilities Managers are being urged to consider the benefits of a reliable ventilation system, in light of the news that poor indoor air quality is contributing to the return of sick building syndrome (SBS).
SUSTAINABLE THINKING - A WIDER ROLE FOR THE FM SECTOR
29/10/2019
Sustainable Facilities Management often centres on the FM’s role in managing buildings, for instance, improving the energy management of a site, reducing the amount of waste going to landfill or procuring greener furniture and fittings.
THE AJ PRODUCTS WORKPLACE HEALTH SURVEY 2019 INVESTIGATES WELLBEING IN THE BRITISH WORKPLACE
11/10/2019
A study by AJ Products has revealed that over 40% of workers in the UK think that their current work environment has a negative impact on their physical and emotional wellbeing as well as their productivity at work.
MENTAL HEALTH - APPS AND HOTLINES
10/10/2019
Maintaining and encouraging a mentally resilient workplace environment is higher up the priority list for businesses than ever. In honour of World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10th October 2019), we’re sharing these trusted and managed resources, which we also encourage you to share around your colleagues and office.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION: THE DEMAND FOR COMMUNITY-FOCUSED DESIGN
18/09/2019
With 96% of students saying they have felt stressed at university and 56% feeing stressed constantly*, all aspects of the student experience need to have student mental wellbeing at the heart.
WHY IS OFFICE NUTRITION SO IMPORTANT?
12/09/2019
Adults that work full-time spend 60% of the hours that they are awake in their place of work. During this time, on average, these workers will consume a third of their daily calorie intake.
HOT DESKING ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
12/09/2019
Hot desking anxiety is one of the most searched for terms when it comes to the topic of hot desking. With the rise of WeWork, Hubble and other flexible working environments that operate on a hot desking basis, the nervousness around the trend has led people to question the advantages and disadvantages of hot desking.
HOW BIOPHILIC DESIGN CAN TRANSFORM WORKPLACES FOR EVER
30/08/2019
Biophilic design might seem like a pretentious name for a simple concept
– sticking a few plants in an office – but significant evidence and research
suggests carefully planning a workspace or urban area around access to nature
has an enormous impact on health, wellbeing, productivity and creativity