29th May 2026

Arvra Wellness Joins the B4 Community

B4 is delighted to welcome Arvra Wellness to the B4 community, bringing with them a fresh and forward-thinking approach to preventative health, workplace wellbeing...
9th January 2026

New B4 Member Introduction: Luka Baggio, Renew Yoga Massage

Hello, I'm Luka Baggio, founder of Renew Yoga Massage, based in Bicester and Weston-on-the-Green. My work is rooted in helping people move, breathe and...
28th March 2024

Lost in Translation? Employees says CEOs Don’t Speak Their  Language of Appreciation

Boostworks study reveals 65% employee dissatisfaction rate with current benefit programmes
6th March 2024

Psychological Safety: What does this mean, what should this look like on a day to day basis, how can leaders role model a psychologically safe environment?

At our last B4 People Ecosystem, Lisa LLoyd of It’s Time for Change shared the following report:
26th October 2023

Boostworks Appoints Former Vodafone Board Director as Executive Chairman

Mark Bond, previously Head of Customer Operations at Vodafone leads Boostworks Board
2nd December 2022

Wellbeing 1:1’s with Emma Burton

“It's tough at the top!  But who is taking care of you?  
16th November 2022

Discover some of the best autumnal walks on our Estate!

This month from Blenheim Estate, we wanted to share you some of the beautiful autumnal walks on our grounds, along with an update from...
8th November 2022

It Takes A Village – Well Being Series:

How we can work together to improve wellbeing of the communities we all exist in.
25th July 2022

The countries promoting a positive work-life balance in 2022

A positive work-life balance is proving increasingly important to employees across the world as perks and benefits prove vital, even leading to people relocating...
1st April 2022

Bus operators back Walk to Work Day to boost health

Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel are encouraging motorists to consider a minor change in their travel habits to help make a difference on...
16th March 2022

Tree-Planting and Yoga on Offer to Staff as Part of Wellbeing Programme

Staff at Blenheim are being invited to plant a tree and join free weekly yoga classes as part of a campaign to create a...
7th March 2022

Why do we celebrate IWD?

Did you know that Ninety per cent of the world’s population hold some prejudice against women, a UN study found last week?
22nd February 2022

Introducing B4’s Wellbeing Leader, Natalie Davis

Natalie Davis is the founder of Wellbeing Generation and the Wellbeing Girl and has a background in physical activity and sports development. She will...
18th January 2022

Brits enjoy one of the best work-life balances on the planet, according to new study

The UK offers one of the best work-life balances in the world according to a new study by office designers, Diamond Interiors, with typical...
13th December 2021

Is your business ‘Plan B’ ready?

‘Plan B’ measures have been discussed and delayed for a number of weeks already, but recent reports indicate that Boris Johnson may ‘trigger Plan...
1st December 2021

Only 50% of Brits say their workplace takes bullying seriously

Bullying in the workplace is an unfortunate prevalence and with many of us now working part-time in the office- how empowered are Brits when...
24th November 2021

Bracknell employees helped back to work

A pilot scheme to support Bracknell people as they return to the office, after almost two years of working from home, has been launched...
17th November 2021

South East homeowners spend £1.4 BILLION on home decor each year

A new survey from Blinds Direct has found that South-East homeowners spend a whopping £1,401,597,000 improving their homes each year, based on an annual...
17th November 2021

Businesses urged to invest in diversity and inclusion initiatives or risk talent shortage

A specialist recruiter is urging UK businesses to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives if they want to secure top talent.
10th November 2021

Nine new businesses take space in The Oxford Trust’s two innovation centres

Nine new early-stage science and technology start-up businesses have taken space in The Oxford Trust’s two innovation centres during Autumn, as Oxford continued to...
8th November 2021

Burnout is not a badge of honour

How to spot the five stages of burnout in you and your employees.
5th November 2021

Remote employee ‘surveillance’ is dangerous territory

More bosses are using software to monitor remote workers and this morning, the BBC reported that electronic monitoring of home workers by companies is...
2nd November 2021

New Report Reveals Growing Belonging Crisis Amongst UK Employees

16 million UK office workers don’t feel as though they belong within their current company
21st October 2021

Looking after your wellbeing

As we head back to a nearly normal life, whilst living with Covid-19, we’re on a mission to help our clients.
21st October 2021

Back in the office and struggling to concentrate? Here are six ways to boost your productivity levels

Now that workers are back in the office, some people may be finding it difficult to concentrate in this environment after working from home...
20th October 2021

Cambridge businesses championing community action

Two huge packages arrived by express delivery at a local charity based in Milton recently. The Phoenix Trust supports people with learning disabilities...
19th October 2021

Can your business afford conflict in the office?

Will companies face an increase in conflict and disputes now employees are facing a return to the workplace post-COVID-19? What is the cost of...
19th October 2021

Team spirit drives return to offices at Jennings Monument Park

Return to the office driven by strength of staff fervour for return
15th October 2021

High performing rail timetable announced for Manchester

The core of a new timetable for rail services in and around Manchester has been approved for December 2022, focused on improving the performance...
13th October 2021

COEL championing quality office furniture at fantastic prices

CMS Cambridge, the furniture division at COEL is very excited to offer some incredible discounts on a wide range of high-quality Herman Miller chairs...
8th October 2021

World Mental Health Day: 82% of small business owners say mental health declined due to Covid-19

• Four in five (82%) small business owners say their mental health declined due to Covid-19 • One in five (19%) SME owners say...
6th October 2021

Flexible working remains vital to business success

Sridhar Iyengar, MD for Zoho Europe on the news that UK businesses say flexible working policies have become as vital as salary to their...
1st October 2021

Office Germs Reduced by 78% in Independent Test

A trial of one of the UK’s leading brands of air sanitisation systems in an office environment, has been found to reduce harmful bacteria...
23rd September 2021

More hybrid working to bring 3.8 million Brits into employment

Hybrid working could bring nearly 4 million people “locked out” from work such as parents, carers and disabled people into the workforce and enable...
23rd September 2021

UK’s recovery plans must address gender inequality as four out of five women unaware of green job opportunities, PwC report finds

Gender equality must be at the heart of the UK’s green and fair recovery, according to a new PwC report that underlines the extent...
22nd September 2021

Employers urged to give staff the tools they need for the job

A third (36%) of UK employees who work from home say they are more productive in the office, with 42% saying it’s because they...
22nd September 2021

Workers to gain right to request flexible working from first day

Following the news that staff in the UK are set to gain the right to request flexible working from the first day in a...
17th September 2021

Most office workers will never return full time

In response to the very recent findings that ‘most office workers will never return full-time’, please see below an expert response from Sridhar Iyengar,...
15th September 2021

Toyota Staff Create Allotment at Epsom HQ to Serve up Fresh Produce

In August, a team from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew visited Toyota’s Eco-HQ Surrey to assess the progress of the company’s principle of working in...
7th September 2021

Further government funding supports phase II R&D lab conversion at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation

The Oxford Trust, the local charity encouraging the pursuit of science and enterprise, is to commence the second phase of its conversion of dedicated...
11th August 2021

Meeting Etiquette: Face to face meetings set to become extinct

During the pandemic the work environment has changed for so many employees across the country. As employers move forwards with their new norms, a...
9th August 2021

What will your workplace look like when employees start to return to the office?

People are no longer being asked to work from home now restrictions have been lifted in England.
21st July 2021

‘Hot Officing’ Launches at Monument Park

In a world of hybrid workplaces, and a reluctance to return to the office full time, one Oxfordshire business park introduces rurally located offices...
5th July 2021

COEL’s subsidiary company CMS Cambridge delivers sustainable furniture disposal solutions

With many offices being reconfigured in the wake of the pandemic, how do we dispose of redundant furniture in an ethical way? CMS Cambridge,...
2nd July 2021

Common HR Issues

We are now halfway through 2021, and the global COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cause organisations to think swiftly on their feet to respond...
28th June 2021

The Wonderful World of Furniture Showrooms

The COEL team recently made the long-awaited journey to the Clerkenwell furniture showrooms to feast on the most recent designs to entice us back...
22nd June 2021

Deloitte tells staff they can WFH forever

In response to the news that Deloitte will allow staff to work from home forever, adding to the long list of organisations that have...
17th June 2021

Law change to give staffers ‘default right to work from home

In response to the proposed law change to make it impossible for employers to force workers back into the office, please see a follow...
31st March 2021

XIST2 Business Update: One year on, a totally virtual workforce & we are still going strong!

What a crazy 12 months it has been for everyone. We have, much like everyone else, spent it trying to find ways to help...
25th March 2021

Celebrate health & Fitness offers local businesses free employee mental and physical health checks

At a time when it’s never been more important for businesses to support the mental and physical health of their employees, local Health, Wellness...
24th March 2021

Oxford Brookes Business School: Silent Mindfulness Online Day Retreat

This online day retreat is based on research on mindfulness and silence conducted by © Jeff Waistell of Oxford Brookes Business School.
8th March 2021

Response Comment: UK gov flip-flops on remote work, wants it a standard for all jobs

The UK's minister for women and equalities, Liz Truss, has called for employers to make flexible working a standard option to help level the...
4th March 2021

Employers must ‘fire up office culture’ to prevent London exodus

LONDON-based businesses may struggle to get staff back into the office, even after restrictions are lifted, as many young people plan to leave the...
26th February 2021

Chapman, Robinson & Moore February Update

Welcome to our February instalment, as the days tick by, we edge that little bit closer to the warmer spring weather. In this month's...
24th February 2021

Freeths refreshes office portfolio

Over the past year, the move to agile working has been a great success for Freeths, and lockdown has shown our people do not...
18th February 2021

Stellar panel of judges for ‘Future Workplace’ competition

A few weeks ago, the Cambridge Independent invited all children aged 7-18 year to enter 'Design the future workplace' competition. There has been a...
15th February 2021

WeWork offers UK tenants greater flexibility to tempt them back

Sridhar Iyengar, MD, Zoho Europe, speaks about the importance of a hybrid working model and how it is imperative for business decision makers to...
12th February 2021

Oxford Brookes Business School: Silent Mindfulness Online Day Retreat

This online day retreat is based on research on mindfulness and silence conducted by © Jeff Waistell of Oxford Brookes Business School.
29th January 2021

Start the year with new skills in a positive atmosphere

Silent Mindfulness Online Day Retreat, ILM5 Coaching and Mentoring Programme & Coaching Supervision Programme.
29th January 2021

Maymessy, New Year, New Pivot

Happy New Year to you all. Another National lockdown and another pivot. Maymessy is getting good at this and, although it is frustrating...
21st December 2020

Renowned biotech firm Mogrify receive design overhaul from COEL

Mogrify®, the life science company transforming the development of cell therapies have grown rapidly since forming. They wanted their headquarters in The Cambridge Science...
2nd December 2020

Blake Morgan signs Thames Valley Mental Wellbeing Charter

Leading law firm Blake Morgan LLP has signed the Thames Valley Chambers of Commerce’s Mental Health Wellbeing Charter as part of the firm’s commitment...
2nd December 2020

B4 Business Resiliency Pandemic Survey

It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a difficult and challenging year.
20th November 2020

Unipart wins CovidComms Award

Unipart Group has won an award for the best in-house corporate communications response to the pandemic.
16th November 2020

Free HR Healthcheck

At You HR Consultancy we are advocates of ensuring that all businesses have the fundamental basics of HR in place.
10th November 2020

A Natural Way to Network Could be the Route Back to Building Business Relationships

For thousands of people the reward for their early morning start to get to a networking meeting is a cooked breakfast, gallons of coffee...
16th September 2020

B4 ONE: WORKPLACE WELLBEING 30th September broadcast from Blenheim Palace

A day of empowering webinars to boost engagement, motivation, performance & health in the workplace
27th May 2020

The Future Of Workplace Wellness – Take Our Quick Survey

As we all look to find a way forward, what does the future of workplace wellbeing look like?
27th November 2019

Blenheim Launches Free Mental Health Training

Blenheim is encouraging its managerial staff to undertake free training to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health.
25th January 2018

Reading kick-starts UK ethical initiative

Ethical Reading launches to spur a chain reaction of ethical cities around the UK.