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Simple Steps To Improve Workplace Health

By Niki Fuchs, Managing Director of Office Space in Town

It’s been incredibly encouraging in recent years to see the health of employees rise up the agenda of businesses large and small. With workers increasingly demanding change at the office, this commitment by employers is hardly surprising. However, millions of working days every year are still lost due to work related illnesses. Catering to the individual physical and mental health needs of a workforce is no easy task but it has never been more important for businesses to address workplace health. From encouraging physical activity to enhancing the working environment and establishing a community culture, businesses can improve staff health to foster a happy, motivated and productive workforce.


First Impressions Count In The Washroom

Whether it’s the washroom in an office suite or bathroom in a boutique hotel, first impressions count when it comes to the smallest room.

Enhancing the customer experience, comfort and cleanliness are paramount with every element of the bathroom. The inclusion of a well-designed, durable toilet seat from Pressalit can easily solve issues that many facilities managers encounter on a regular basis such as reducing maintenance demands, improving an environment of wellness and importantly, upholding corporate reputation.

With award-winning Scandinavian design, toilet seats from Pressalit are the perfect solution for replacement seats or refurbishment projects, with multi-fit styles suitable for universal bowl designs. A Pressalit toilet seat brings both durability and longevity to the bathroom.


Building A Greener Future: How Business Premises Can Reduce Carbon Footprint

By Tanya Grady, head of partnerships at Enterprise City

The pressure is on for organisations of all sizes to take proactive steps to reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact. Climate change is a major political – and public – concern. In January, Sainsburys announced plans to become net zero in terms of its carbon footprint by 2040, with an investment of £1 billion over the next 20 years. More recently, Sky made the same commitment, with a deadline of 2030.


Industry Measures to Reduce Workplace Fatalities in the UK

Man in safety equipement working on a sloping roof-top.

This article was written by Andrew Murphy, Managing Director at Boss Training, one of the leading health and safety courses providers in the UK.

In 2018/19, 147 workplace deaths in Great Britain were reported to enforcing authorities. This statistic highlights that more must be done by both governing bodies and companies around the UK in order to prevent fatal accidents within the workplace.

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