Collaboration Actually
This has been a year like no other in memory and it feels fitting as we approach the end of 2020, to reflect perhaps more deeply than we’ve ever done before. Change When, what seemed like something awful happening a ...
Christmas Together
In this blog post, Amy Cronshaw from Beyond Workplace Consulting reflects on an eventful, but ultimately very fulfilling year. This year has been filled with many tough days, we all, globally, have suffered a shared experience in a way we ...
Overcoming your mountain
International Mountain Day celebrates mountains and their delicate ecosystems. This day has inspired us to take a different look at mountains and ask the question – what is your mountain and how do you cope with it? Define a mountain ...
How helpful are wellbeing apps?
How many wellbeing or meditation apps do you have on your phone? Headspace, Calm, Happify, the range of apps available that promote mindfulness and ‘switching off’ are endless. But how useful are these apps in helping us to disconnect and ...
Recognising PTSD in the workplace
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with those who have served in the armed forces, however, PTSD can apply to anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. It could be an accident they were involved in or witnessed, ...
Keeping the hot-desking heebie jeebies at bay
When you mention the phrase ‘hot-desking’ to office workers it can send shivers down their spines. From a cool and calculating business perspective hot-desking can have a cost saving of up to 30%. The idea is to reduce the amount ...
Reducing seasonal stress
The visible signs of autumn are becoming more evident, with beautiful hanging mists and the smell of the cooling earth and fallen leaves. It’s at this time of year that the duvet can feel more difficult to leave behind and ...
Five freedoms for the human animal
At Fusion Spaces we believe that there are ‘five freedoms’ which all humans need in their workplace in order to thrive. In some respects, our wellbeing needs are not too dissimilar to the welfare requirements of battery hens. Animal welfare ...
Make the most of your commute
It’s September, we are all back to school and work, the days are getting shorter and so are our fuses. Getting the most out of each day can be difficult, so why not make a bit more use of your ...
Creating mindful connections with mindful moving
With our ability to maintain digital connection on the move, it’s given us both the freedom to work anywhere and created the problem of being so connected we are missing out on the bonds of our meaningful relationships. As we ...
Meeting room to chill-out room
In the midst of a busy, stressful day, wouldn’t it be lovely to go somewhere to get out of the way and just stop and relax for a few moments? In a lot of work environments that simply isn’t possible ...
Designing for neurodiversity in the workplace
The term neurodiversity has been around since the 1990’s but it is coming much more to the fore these days. It is not just a buzzword, but a real aspect of many people’s lives, and employers need to be aware ...
Time to disconnect?
There has been a lot of noise around digital wellbeing recently. Everyone is asking how much do you use your phone? How long are kids playing on tablets for? Is it bad for us? So, in this blog I’m going ...
Next steps for biophilia: Follow the patterns and rhythms of nature
The positive impact of natural elements in the workplace has been well-documented. Reduced stress, reduced blood pressure and lower heart rates, coupled with increased productivity, creativity and self-reported wellbeing are all top of the list benefits of introducing biophilia into ...
Biophilia as a sensory experience: 6 simple ways to introduce biophilia into your workplace
Despite our natural affinity with the natural world, we now spend around 90% of our time indoors. Moreover, a study of 1,000 UK office workers found that almost 40% spend a maximum of just 15 minutes outside every day. Connecting ...