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

Workplace Insight

It is estimated that 36,000 people, across the UK, die each year from exposure to airborne pollution, with one in every five UK citizens (more than twelve million) suffering from respiratory illnesses that are exacerbated by exposure to particulate matter.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

Allwork

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.

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Neocon 2022 Explored Biophilic Office Design, But What Is It?

Allwork

The actual production of more oxygen and absorption of airborne toxins certainly help too. It’s no surprise as we venture back to our workplaces that we want to bring our helpful plant friends along this time. NeoCon offered some pretty interesting ways to do this; most prevalent were plants in shared common spaces.

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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. medRxiv preprint; doi: [link] The post Early detection of COVID-19 in the workplace appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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Do Indoor Plants Really Provide Return On Investment?

Eco-Office Gals

Plants help to create a welcoming atmosphere, they can clear airborne nasties from the air, and of course, they are nice to look at. Research has shown that plant-filled rooms contain 50-60% fewer airborne moulds and bacteria than rooms without plants – leading to lower levels of sickness among workers. Increasing Productivity.

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How to Have a Positive Attitude at Work (While Still Being Yourself)

Eat Your Career

And people who can’t demonstrate a positive “can do” attitude in the workplace are truly damaging their career future. The workplace is a living, breathing organism and everyone impacts it. It’s as contagious as an airborne virus. The workplace is a professional environment—it’s your responsibility to act professionally.

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