The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) yesterday launched ‘The Workplace Conversation’ — a unique collaborative project exploring the evolution of the working environment and what the future of the workplace looks like. The new project will aim to identify and define the challenges, ideas and opportunities on how work is enabled, both now and in the future, and will explore topics such as the emergence of new technologies, economic forces and flexible working ... Continue reading

People in the UK spend almost nine hours sitting each day – at home, travelling and at work. Research shows that sedentary lifestyles are connected with serious health risks, including heart disease and diabetes.  Professor Alexi Marmot, a leading thinker on the workplace and Director at architects and consultants, AMA, says office designers and managers have an important role in enabling people to be more active at work, stating:  “Too many offices make it clear that the norm is sitting. They don’t provide places to stand, walk or ju... Continue reading

People in the UK spend almost nine hours sitting each day – at home, travelling and at work. Research shows that sedentary lifestyles are connected with serious health risks, including heart disease and diabetes.  Professor Alexi Marmot, a leading thinker on the workplace and Director at architects and consultants, AMA, says office designers and managers have an important role in enabling people to be more active at work, stating:  “Too many offices make it clear that the norm is sitting. They don’t provide places to stand, walk or ju... Continue reading

New research from Acas has revealed that only 53% of successful complainants in employment disputes receive the pay awards granted to them by Employment Tribunals without the employer being made to pay up.  By contrast, the study shows that over nine out of ten (93%) of people have received compensation payments through Acas mediated settlements without the need for enforcement.  Acas conciliation is a free voluntary service that tries to resolve workplace disputes between employers and their workers before they reach the more serious stage... Continue reading

The 2014 World Talent Report, published by global business school IMD at the end of last year assesses how well 60 countries meet corporate needs and assesses the ability of each country to develop, attract and retain talent. According to Professor Arturo Bris, Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center: "The best-ranked countries have a balanced approach between their commitment to education, investment in developing local talent, and their ability to attract overseas talent." He added: "Countries with smart talent strategies are al... Continue reading