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We need to talk about loneliness

Workplace Insight

The government estimates the cost of severe loneliness per person is roughly £10,000 per year as a result of its impact on wellbeing, health and productivity. Integrating wellness programs and initiatives into the workplace promotes holistic wellbeing and strengthens social connections among employees.

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Why hearing as wellness matters

Work Life

It will likely take time before new safe-listening standards emerge and tech manufacturers start thinking about hearing health. The World Health Organization has pushed for a government-backed safe listening standard, but until there is one, it will be up to tech companies to decide how loud to make their headphones.

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EU approves major funding increase for new circular economy and clean energy projects

Workplace Insight

To promote a more circular economy, one Spanish project will promote hybrid and fully electric tractors for use in vineyards and orchards and the electrification of supporting machinery. 7 environmental governance projects will raise awareness of environmental issues such as biodiversity loss and air pollution. Clean energy.

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Office sector net zero targets require significant shift in thinking

Workplace Insight

The report argues that achieving net zero carbon emissions is a major component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies in the commercial real estate sector, driven by a growing expectation from businesses, their customers and ultimately the public, to respond to the effects of climate change.

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6 Reasons Men Are Not Working as Much as They Used To

Success

Manufacturing and traditionally male-dominated industries have seen a decline, leading to fewer stable, well-paying jobs that require long hours. These trends have significant implications, including the need for retraining and education, healthcare support and policies that promote work-life balance and address wage stagnation.”

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

The goal is to increase capability—whether through offering new products or services, expanding in capacity or geographically, or cross-promoting,” she says. When I started as a government contract consultant in 2005, I would accept all kinds of consulting: sales and marketing, certification, business development and contracts.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

All Work

Designing spaces that promote the well-being of people and the planet can be challenging. Increasingly, clients also view projects this way as they consider how their workplaces reflect their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.