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Welfare in the workplace There isn’t a lot that an employer needs to legally provide. In fact, all that is necessary is drinking water. This may be clean tap water, from a water dispenser or bottled. *Alongside free clean water, an employer must make available clean seating facilities for resting and breaks with adequate washroom […]
Tips to create a more eco-conscious workplace With the environmental topic becoming more of a significant focus to implement in a business it can seem to be a mammoth task. So where do you start? Check out 5 simple ways to create a more sustainable workplace: More and more businesses are adapting to sustainability practices […]
As businesses migrate back into their offices, the UK government is working to make this shift more appealing. New super-deduction tax relief was introduced last year to encourage businesses to invest in productivity-enhancing plant and machinery assets to promote growth and development, helping to make offices more appealing and comfortable places to work. Plant and […]
As more employees opt for hybrid working arrangements, businesses are faced with new challenges There’s been a shift from working at home post-pandemic to hybrid working now, where employees share their working time between the office and on the go or at home. While some workers are keen to migrate back into the office environment, […]
No one could predict what the impact of the last three years would have on workplaces. From a 9 to 5 in the office to remote working and now hybrid working, the pandemic has redefined the use of the office. This evolution of the workplace has caused companies worldwide to rethink and […]
The industry celebration of 2022 Aston & James are delighted to have won the Campaign of the Year award at The BOSS Awards 2022. The BOSS Federation national industry awards Since 1905 BOSS has been the authoritative body for the UK business supplies industry, supporting the sector and its people. It is a not-for-profit organisation […]
Imagine: Modern Workplaces If you think back to the days when you imagined what you thought your working life would look like, the chances are that you thought of a sleek office and a smart suit. What were you doing, how did you feel and where were you? That vision compared to the place you […]
Green products are becoming a must! We only get one planet and taking proper care of it has become a top priority of today’s consumers. In a global survey from IBM, 51% of respondents said that environmental sustainability is more important to them today than in previous years. Many are practicing what they preach, with […]
The BOSS Federation national industry awards Since 1905 BOSS has been the authoritative body for the UK business supplies industry, supporting the sector and its people. It is a not-for-profit organisation which concentrates its efforts on playing a strategic role in the support, promotion and protection of the industry. BOSS represents all businesses along the […]
Be a Go-Green Hero with these tips Going green around the workplace, protecting the planet, recycling, developing a (CSR) corporate social responsibility strategy – the message is finally been acted on, and businesses are making conscious decisions to make changes. Some of these take time, including fundamental policy alterations, but there are many small changes […]
Helping You Create Workplaces That Are Fit for Work, Fit for Purpose, Fit for Life Our office furniture showroom in Witney displays a range of products that supports workplace wellness, but we recognise that not everyone may be able to visit us. That’s why we have created an exhibition-style mobile pop-up so we can go out on […]
How to Recognise Eco-Friendly Products How do you know if products are eco-friendly? Going green is a way of life nowadays that can have a huge impact on the world we live in. Whether you run your own company and want to reduce your business’s footprint or you are just trying to reduce your […]
Hybrid working solutions The recent pandemic has increased employee demand for flexible working practices, although hybrid working isn’t feasible for all businesses, many management teams who can support the scheme remain sceptical about the arrangements of the hybrid option. However, incorporating this into a workplace can improve work-life balance, boost motivation and productivity, and contribute […]
When does this take effect? Effective from the 1st of April 2022 HMRC introduced a new tax on plastic packaging (NPPT) that contains less than 30% recycled content. From April 1st, the tax will be added to all plastic packaging that doesn’t include a minimum of 30% recycled content and will be presented as an uplift in […]
It’s ‘Keep It Local Week’ between 9-15th May 2022 We’re all familiar with the saying ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’, yet it’s so easy to support a cause without actually taking any action. The idea of buying local is strongly agreed to be a good thing… but too often we default back to the easier […]