While healthcare spending may seem unmanageable, reducing the “hidden costs” of healthcare is under your control.
Office Agriculture: A New Employee Wellbeing Concept
As people work longer hours and in more intense ways, many organizations are seeking to support employee wellbeing in the office.
Open-plan offices discourage face-to-face communication, says research
Workers in open-plan offices have less face-to-face interaction with colleagues than those who work separately, according to research by Harvard students.
Workspaces That Promote Health, Wellness Can Save Companies Millions
Companies have realized that retaining and attracting top talent means making sure workplaces incorporate the environmentally friendly values of the next generation of workers and have elements that increase productivity and wellness based on the latest scientific research.
A Healthy Return: The Business Case for Well-Being in the Workplace
Haworth's Los Angeles office hosts an expert panel on designing offices that support today’s workers.
BCO report separates wellness wheat from the chaff
The BCO has published an in-depth study of wellness in the workplace that sets out best practice guidance.
Your workplace wellness program probably isn’t making you healthier
Why Workplace Wellness Is Sweeping The Office Market
Workplace wellness is becoming a top consideration for office users, and lack of attention to the trend could impact leasing activity.
Wellbeing at work: the impact office design has on your health
For many of us, a large portion of our day is spent at work; in fact, the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, so it’s no surprise our work environment can have a huge impact on our quality of life.
Listen: Supporting Your Need for Office Privacy
Studies show people are seeking privacy in a variety of ways and there are solutions workplaces can offer to support these needs.
Office Tenants Want ‘Healthy-Lifestyle’ Spaces
While creative office has been the buzzword in office, but what office tenants are really after is healthy-lifestyle spaces.
Is Wholeness in the Workplace Fake News?
Charlie Grantham clears up the differences and similarities between the concepts of wellness, well-being, and wholeness.
How Do We Design Workplaces That Support Mental Health And Well-Being
Finding Balance
Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer writes in his book “Dying for a Paycheck” that workplace stress is taking a physical and psychological toll on employees and costing employers billions.
The hype surrounding wellbeing concepts can blind us to their true value
LL Bean Launches Outdoor Co-Working Space to Encourage People to Spend More Time Outdoors
A majority of those surveyed who work indoors would like to spend more time outside during the workday,
The Healthy Workplace Nudge: The Story Behind the Story
As Rex Miller prepared for the release of his latest book, “The Healthy Workplace Nudge”, WDM spoke with him to get the inside scoop on the inspiration and motivation behind the story.
Deals on Wheels: Why Group Bike Rides Are the New Boardroom
Why Designing Workspaces Should Be a Walk in the Park
Bringing the outside in, today’s workspaces are increasingly mirroring the lush green landscapes of the great outdoors.
L’Oréal’s new Paris HQ designs wellness into the workday
The new L’Oréal HQ, Seine 62, with interiors designed by Maison Sarah Lavoine, follows suit – the workspace is focused on maximising happiness and wellbeing.