There is ever-growing pressure on organisations from across the globe from not only customers but also from investors and shareholders, to build sustainability into their supply chains. Businesses are therefore increasingly faced with the challenge of integrating sustainable solutions into their own organisations, and at the same time meeting new demands from the wider supply network. In this new article for International Workplace, Anthony Day, a specialist in environmental and sustainability issues for businesses, explains how organisations... Continue reading

The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001:2015 has now been published. This is the final stage in the revision journey and organisations can be confident that the information contained in the FDIS will be in line with the final version of the Standard which is expected in September 2015. As the world’s first and most-widely adopted international standard for environmental management systems, ISO 14001 has helped over 300,000 organisations improve their environmental performance. The standard has been revised to ensure that... Continue reading

The HSE last week released its provisional annual data for work-related fatal accidents in Great Britain’s workplaces, revealing 142 workers were fatally injured at work between April 2014 and March 2015 (a rate of 0.46 fatalities per 100,000 workers). This compares to last year’s all-time low of 136 (0.45 fatalities per 100,000 workers). The results show small change from previous years, sustaining a long term trend that has seen the rate of fatalities more than halve over the last 20 years. Statistics again confirm the UK to be one of t... Continue reading

The issues One in five employees across the UK regularly works unpaid overtime, while over half of those working at managerial level admit to working (often remotely) during their annual leave. The introduction of mobile data devices has meant the line between work and leisure time has become blurred, making it all the more difficult for many people to achieve a healthy work-life balance. There is an increasing awareness that employees can be encouraged to opt for healthier ways of eating and taking more exercise during the working day. There... Continue reading

When it comes to office design, bigger isn’t necessarily better. An impressive interior isn’t the result of a spacious environment, but rather a creative and individualistic design. As businesses strive to become more forward-thinking, they’re looking closer to home in a quest to modernise their brands – and this starts with the office space. Industries are competing to create an environment that encourages an efficient and passionate work ethic, with many businesses hiring a commercial architect to renovate their buildings and work wi... Continue reading