Companies Prioritize Shared Office Space in the Age of Hybrid Work

Companies Prioritize Shared Office Space in the Age of Hybrid Work

In 2023, 90% of companies offered some level of hybrid work, according to a new survey from CBRE. The adoption of hybrid work is driving companies to lease less space and redesign their offices to be more effective for employees, with space changes varying by industry. The annual survey reflects workplace and occupancy insights from 66…

New HSE campaign emphasises legal duties to manage asbestos

New HSE campaign emphasises legal duties to manage asbestos

Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new campaign to keep people safe from asbestos. Launched at the beginning of this week ‘Asbestos: Your Duty’ aims to improve understanding of what the legal duty to manage asbestos involves. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)…

Employees across Europe are dissatisfied by outdated technology in the workplace 

Employees across Europe are dissatisfied by outdated technology in the workplace 

New research from Ricoh Europe has revealed that there is a significant gap between employee expectations of technology in the workplace and what is currently provided by employers.  The poll of 6,000 workers across Europe found that two-fifths of European employees (41 per cent) believe that their employer lags behind when it comes to adopting…

Net-Zero Commercial Building Market Poised for Dramatic Growth: Report

Net-Zero Commercial Building Market Poised for Dramatic Growth: Report

The market for net-zero commercial buildings is expected to grow dramatically over the next decade, largely due to the implementation of net-zero building codes by national and state governments across Europe and North America. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the number of net-zero commercial buildings around the world is estimated to be nearly 500 in…

De-escalating Workplace Violence: A Training Infrastructure

De-escalating Workplace Violence: A Training Infrastructure

Strategies and tactics to build an effective program that protects workers and patients. Recent statistics point to the rising rate of workplace violence in healthcare facilities. A staggering 40 percent of healthcare workers experienced an incident of workplace violence within the past two years, according to data from a recent survey. Many of these violent…