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The hidden truth behind job market numbersĀ and how they influenced the vote

Work Life

While official data shows growth in sectors like healthcare and local government, the daily experience of rising costs and economic uncertainty tells a different story. While automation may not immediately result in layoffs, it will reshape how jobs are performed, particularly in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and business.

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Slow progress on sustainable buildings, RICS report claims

Workplace Insight

Carbon measurement remains a critical issue, with only 21% of respondents stating that embodied carbon assessments significantly influence material choices in construction. Collaboration between governments, industry stakeholders, and professional bodies is essential to overcome existing barriers.

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New Guidelines on How to Accurately Convey ADHD Information

Mad in America

The project was funded by ZonMW, an independent government body that finances research in health, healthcare and well-being. Most in the taskforce also agreed that the criteria for the ADHD construct to be used are highly subjective and contextually situated and there is a risk of pathologizing normal (or often functional) behavior.

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HR as the key to unlocking business success

Insperity

All these activities govern how satisfied employees are and influence the quality of their work output and retention. Ultimately, this influences the unity, cohesion and culture of the organization. Do you have a carefully constructed recruiting strategy?

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On Not Becoming David Foster Wallace

Mad in America

Jon Jureidini was doing research into patient experiences of antidepressant withdrawal with a view to making submissions to government. In the prevailing Australian Government view, withdrawal symptoms affect a small minority and probably represents relapse to the original condition. I contacted him, and he graciously took me on.

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Environmental concerns and wellbeing continue to dominate BCO Awards

Workplace Insight

The six-storey Grade A office building of 35,750 sq ft was constructed on the site of disused squash courts and provides desirable sustainable workplace to the Bristol office market. This building is carbon neutral in operation and in construction and embraces circularity by reusing the old HVAC system in the sister building next door.

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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25th anniversary with new and improved bio-based Volar Bio collection

Workplace Insight

Volar Bioā€™s evolution in backcloth construction not only includes certified REPREVE recycled polyester and ECOVERO viscose in the backcloth, but introduces Susterra propanediol bio-based resin. Susterra 1,3 propanediol is a pure, petroleum-free, raw material made from regeneratively farmed U.S. Here are some market highlights.