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People Development - Key Success Factors to Workplace Happiness & Wellbeing

Wellbeing & Happiness – More than just a state of mind Defining Well-being and Happiness ”Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterised by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.” [1] The definitions of happiness and well-being overlap – the qualities of one are often used to define the […].

Nicola Trivett 8 min read

Sustainable Legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai Expo 2020 Dubai was the world exposition hosted by the United Arab Emirates from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. Initially, due to start in October 2020, the Expo was moved to 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but retained the same name due to branding, ‘Expo 2020 Dubai’. By the […].

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

UAE healthcare sector investment to provide world-class healthcare and opportunity for building better facilities

The healthcare sector in The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced high growth over the last 10 years. There is an increasing number of hospitals and clinics with world-class services and technologies. This comes as a result of the UAE government’s commitment to enhancing the healthcare sector as a priority. This is evident by both […].

Nicola Trivett 5 min read

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The WELL Health-Safety Rating provides a framework for organisations to have healthier buildings and improve wellbeing

As the world grapples with COVID-19, it has never been more important to ensure our buildings support our health and safety and for business and governments to prioritise employee health and wellbeing. What is the WELL Health-Safety Rating? Developed by The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI), the WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party rating […].

Nicola Trivett 4 min read

Expo 2020 Dubai is Shaping a More Sustainable Future

The start of Expo 2020 Dubai has been momentous. Not only has it brought an economic upturn to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and GCC region, but there is also a wealth of knowledge on display. For Summertown, this has been invaluable, looking toward the future of sustainability with more than 120 permanent buildings, including […].

Nicola Trivett 4 min read

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The Digital Workplace - Going Paperless

The COVID-19 crisis is driving a long-delayed move to a more digital business environment. It has drastically accelerated the implementation of digital workplace technology, and further demonstrated the potential of paperless work environments, where the use of paper is eliminated or greatly reduced..

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

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‘Rethinking the Workspace’ – Top Five Fit Out Trends in 2021

At the start of 2020, nothing could have prepared us for what the world was soon to experience. The COVID-19 pandemic’s profound impact on daily life, society, and businesses, forced many of us into lockdown and to work from home. As we look ahead to 2021, with the hope a new vaccine will reduce the infection rates and allow more people to return to workplaces, the impact of the pandemic is clearly embedded in next year’s fit out and workplace trends. .

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

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Is the ‘Hybrid’ Model of Working from Home and the Office the Future for Workplaces?

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated workplace change – how we work, use technology to connect, and the location of work. Employees across the globe have demonstrated their ability to be productive when working from home (WFH), and employers have recognised the benefits of having a WFH option. So, what is the future of the office or workplace – WFH, return full time to the office or workplace or a combination of both?.

Nicola Trivett 6 min read

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World Mental Health Day: The Importance of Employee Wellbeing

World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health, while advocating against its social stigma. First celebrated in 1992, its importance has become increasingly noted as new studies and understandings have allowed us to see mental health as a state that fluctuates in the same way our physical health does. .

Nicola Trivett 10 min read

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Biophilia in the Workplace is No Longer a Trend

It is becoming apparent that Biophilia is moving from an office fit out option to a standard requirement. This design approach is supported by numerous studies demonstrating a link between sustainable office environments and enhanced employee morale, productivity, health and sense of wellness. .

Nicola Trivett 9 min read

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People Development - Key Success Factors to Workplace Happiness & Wellbeing

Sustainable Legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai

UAE healthcare sector investment to provide world-class healthcare and opportunity for building better facilities

The WELL Health-Safety Rating provides a framework for organisations to have healthier buildings and improve wellbeing

Expo 2020 Dubai is Shaping a More Sustainable Future

The Digital Workplace - Going Paperless

‘Rethinking the Workspace’ – Top Five Fit Out Trends in 2021

Is the ‘Hybrid’ Model of Working from Home and the Office the Future for Workplaces?

World Mental Health Day: The Importance of Employee Wellbeing

Biophilia in the Workplace is No Longer a Trend