Tips for homeworking during the Coronavirus outbreak

With the rise of Coronavirus, it seems more poignant than ever to consider how to approach the issue of illness in the workplace. So how can we keep ourselves, and others, well at work? And what should we generally do...

Where Workplace Works is delighted to announce that Directors, Jackie Furey and Graham Bird have both achieved their APMG International Qualification as Change Management Practitioners. The course is designed to provide delegates with the opportunity to look at approaches to...

You don’t have to look very far to find new research on workplace stress, the decline in work/life balance and the nation’s ‘burnout’. It seems like every week, new headlines reveal that an ever-increasing number of workers are struggling to...

We are delighted to announce that our Director, Jackie Furey has been appointed as the new Chair of the IWFM Workspace SIG (Special Interest Group).Simone Fenton-Jarvis BSc MBA FIWFM will join her as the Deputy Chair. (Pictured above- Jackie left,...

Graham Bird, Director of Where Workplace Works, explains how the workplace can play a part in alleviating mental health issues… It’s reached that time, when the days are short and dark, the bills from the Christmas season have mounted and...

It’s no secret that New Year resolutions are hard to stick to and it’s about this time of year, that the wave of people who have joined new gyms, embarked on Veganuary or ditched the alcohol, begin to struggle. Sadly,...

The following blog featured as an article on www.ThisWeekinFM.com The Christmas period is upon us! Tis the season to be jolly! A time for giving and sharing! Or least it’s supposed to be. Unfortunately, if statistics are anything to go...

There was once a time when Canary Wharf’s shining tower blocks were the city’s flashiest workspaces, with soaring pinnacles and breath-taking views over the capital. But then the tech companies entered the scene and set the bar for creating office...

At Where Workplace Works, we are enabling our clients to address the wellbeing of their staff, by working in partnership with a wellbeing expert, accredited health practitioner, dietitian/nutritionist, award winning international speaker and author, Celynn Morin.

In this blog, our Assistant Workplace Consultant – John O’Mahony – explores what it is about Google’s offices that appeals to so many people and explains how businesses can create an office with a similar vibe…

Have you ever noticed how you have a better connection with certain colleagues than others? Maybe you’ve encountered someone that is so unlike you, that communication with them is challenging or awkward? There is a simple reason for this –...

Balancing the often-conflicting elements of work and life can be a major source of stress and mental health issues for all of us. But the struggle to find this balance can be even more acutely felt for those with family...

The modern workplace is, and always should be, an ever-evolving environment, reacting and responding to the needs of its workforce and the world around it. This eBook which WWW co-authored with Condecco, explores the process of Change Management in the...

The power of scenting the office When designing an office, we pay an enormous amount of attention to its aesthetic values. We concentrate on the furniture, the fixtures, the finishes, the lighting, the colours and closely consider the impact these...

Humans are producing over 300 million tons of plastic each year. Of this 300 million, 150 million tons is single-use plastic. This means that it is used for just a few moments but remains on the planet, poisoning our oceans...

As the temperature in the UK soars, and we experience heatwaves across the country, here are a few tips on how to best to ‘keep cool and carry on’ in the office … Ditch the dress code– If temperatures soar,...

The following article appeared in the June 2019 edition of Occupational Health and Wellbeing and was written by Where Workplace Works Director, Graham Bird… Standfirst Homeworking is often thought as an easy solution to workplace stress, long hours and exhausting...

Our Director, Jackie Furey was recently asked by Tomorrow’s Health and Safety magazine to provide 5 tips on how to best ensure the safety of the homeworker- the following article was published in the June edition. Each year, more and...

  Friday 21st June 2019- “National Take Your Dog to Work Day” Dogs are man’s best friend. We’re all aware of the adage and (sorry cat lovers), with over 8.5 million dogs residing in UK homes, it seems the stats...