Aston University’s College of Health and Life Sciences has established Schwartz Round sessions to allow medical and healthcare students to discuss the emotional aspects of their work in a safe space. A steering group for the initiative includes members of staff from all five schools within the College of Health and Life Sciences. It is…
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Richard Hulland, Chief Risk and Assurance Officer for Veolia UK, comments on the recent update to UK law making possession of nitrous oxide with intent to inhale illegal by classifying it as a Class C drug. Since 8th October, the government has classified Nitrous Oxide as a controlled Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs…
To coincide with World Menopause Awareness Day on 18th October, NHS Property Services (NHSPS) held a series of virtual and in-person ‘menopause cafés’ which provided employees with a safe space to share their concerns and experiences. The initiative followed the successful delivery of a range of menopause-related resources by the UK government-owned property business, including…
With survey data revealing a majority of UK workers still suffer the wobbles at work, leadership coach Deborah (Debbie) Green, shares her thoughts about ‘imposter syndrome’ and how to overcome it. A survey from music licensing company PPL PRS in June asked 1,000 UK workers in the professional services sector how they feel in their place…
UK independent school caterer Palmer & Howells has launched ‘Fuelling Potential’, a programme to support mental and physical wellness by optimising nutrition and lifestyle choices. The caterer will work with individuals of all age groups to build a positive focus, with the initiative targetting specific areas that elevate performance and productivity – both at school…
London Metropolitan University has selected BaxterStorey to develop a nutritious and sustainable offering for its 13,500-strong student population. The one-year partnership with the hospitality business includes an option to extend for a further year. From August, BaxterStorey will revamp the university’s current offering across its Aldgate and Holloway campuses, with a focus on health and sustainability. As well…
A partnership between EMCOR UK and Access Community Trust (ACT) is creating employment, supporting a local community, and improving wellbeing and mental wellbeing at the British Sugar plant in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. EMCOR, which provides integrated facility services at the plant, reports recruiting two individuals as a result of the collaboration which has renovated the…
Recently completed replacement Fire Stations 42 and 45 in Bothell incorporate design features to support firefighter wellness and mitigate the physical and psychological stresses they face in the line of duty. A progressive design-build collaboration between The Miller Hull Partnership, BNBuilders, OAC Services, Inc., and the City of Bothell, the project delivered the Fire Stations which…
Serco Middle East is sponsoring a university programme in collaboration with Takalam, an award-winning mental wellbeing platform operating from Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, Hub71. The programme is designed to benefit university students and provide them with the tools and support they need to become resilient future leaders. As part of its wider environmental, social…
London’s largest annual sport and physical activity conference will return on 21 September with a focus on places and spaces. Where: 30 Euston Square, Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2FP When: Wednesday 21 September 2022, National Fitness Day Timings: Conference from 09:00-16:45 | Networking after event from 17:00-19:00 Cost: Day tickets are available for £45.00. Active…
Dettol science-led protocols and products will enhance hygiene during the Games in Birmingham whilst Durex condoms will be available for athletes
As the United Kingdom marks Stress Awareness Month, Alistair Dent, Chief Strategy Officer for data-science company Profusion, comments on the potential of data-driven approaches for understanding employee mental wellness. Created by the Stress Management Society, Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 in a bid to raise awareness of the causes and…
Vacherin, CH&CO’s specialist London-based workplace catering business, has relaunched its award-winning Nutritious + Delicious healthy eating range which is available under three distinct categories – Impact, Strength and Vitality. The tailored approach makes it simple for customers to easily identify their go-to healthy eating option. Impact: Ideal for those looking for healthy and environmentally conscious…
Sodexo has launched an exciting new partnership with the British Nutrition Foundation to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The Healthy Futures Partnership was formed following research conducted by Sodexo in partnership with Business in the Community (BiTC), which identified that health and wellbeing, specifically nutrition education for children…
Sodexo UK and Ireland have announced a strategic health and wellbeing partnership with Spectrum.Life to provide their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to all colleagues with a comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing solutions to support their mental and physical health. Since 2015, Sodexo has provided an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support colleagues with life’s…
Sodexo has launched Mindful Active, an educational tool to provide members of the military family with holistic guidance on health and wellness. First introduced to Her Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) in Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, Mindful Active reinforces the company’s commitment to improving the lived experience, as well as the health and wellbeing of…
A new all-in-one solution from Johnson Controls allows building operators to track key metrics relating to sustainability, occupier health and wellness, and energy and water consumption. The new OpenBlue Performance Advisor application expands on the rich capabilities of Johnson Controls OpenBlue Enterprise Manager solution, supporting organisations seeking to achieve clean air and sustainability targets through…
13.10.2021, 16:47 Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch Ahead of Global Handwashing Day on 15 October, a new campaign announced by Tork and the Philadelphia Eagles will highlight the importance of sustainable hygiene whilst supporting the homeless. “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” will be the first of a series of season-long initiatives announced by the…
31.08.2021, 13:29 Promoting Employee Wellness and Engagement The new Hapi app from hospitality brand BaxterStorey is designed to promote wellbeing and increase engagement of its 6,000+ strong UK workforce. The app, which was piloted during the Covid-19 pandemic as a method of supporting team members, aims to improve employee wellbeing and encourage better mental…
Over 30 per cent of energy is wasted from poorly performing or operating equipment within a building, despite the focus on improving efficiency and saving energy within facilities management. Although the need for greater efficiencies is not new, with the advances which have accompanied the development of IoT-based asset management applications, it is largely unnecessary…
A video series from the “Healthy for Life” collaboration between the American Heart Association (AHA) and Aramark is making critical nutrition advice available to families impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Released in response to limitations faced by the Healthy for Life program in providing in-person contact to families in underserved communities – as well…
15.07.2020, 12:43 Working from Home Wellness Assessment Tool Independent benchmarking service Sitemark has launched an assessment tool to support businesses with employees who are working from home. The Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns have seen millions of people working from home – 55 per cent of them for the first time, with employers as well…
12.05.2020, 13:28 Bellrock Deploys Employee Wellness App Bellrock is rolling out a new mobile app to track the health and wellbeing of its remote workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Developed by the facility services provider in partnership with field service management software specialist, Totalmobile, the app will initially assist 150 engineers who are providing vital maintenance services to…
21.08.2019, 12:25 UK Caterer Appoints Wellness Manager Independent caterer Bartlett Mitchell (BM) has appointed Hebe Richardson to the newly created position of ‘Wellness Manager’. Richardson is tasked with developing a new business-wide healthy eating strategy which combines training and customer outreach with menu management and analysis. With clients increasingly looking for motivated and healthy…
02.07.2019, 12:48 American Workers Struggling with Healthy Lunches A Harris Poll survey for the Healthy for Life® 20 By 20 initiative from the American Heart Association (AHA) and Aramark has identified a dearth of nutritious food options as a key problem for employees. Conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Heart…