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New studies show need for tougher regulation on air quality, says British Safety Council 

Workplace Insight

The British Safety Council has responded to two new studies by researchers at Harvard University, which found that exposure to even the smallest amounts of harmful particulate matter can have profound and lasting impacts on human health. You can see the full studies here and here. .

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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Increasingly, building/office owners are considering how their design projects and their workplaces reflect their ESG goals. HOK designers Christine Vandover and Komal Kotwal share how a disciplined approach to design can lead to sustainable, equitable and healthy new workplaces. The process needed to be simpler.

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Early detection of COVID-19 in the workplace

Workplace Insight

Most workplaces have returned to full operational capacity following the COVID-19 pandemic, with the majority of restrictions being lifted, much to the delight of staff. Personal health issues aside, COVID-19 still poses a major inconvenience to businesses, as the disease causes a significant number of employees to take sick leave.