Business

There is no doubt that everyone’s mental wellbeing has been affected throughout every lockdown we’ve had over the past year. In the first wave last March, 62 per cent of adults felt anxious or worried, and, whilst this number decreased over time, the numbers are still worryingly high.

Humans are social creatures and being alone for any extended period doesn’t do our mental, physical or emotional wellbeing any good. Many employees are currently missing the interaction of the physical workplace and that is not only influencing how we feel, but on our levels of productivity too....

Turner & Townsend has established a new office in Exeter to support the growth of the business in the South West of England.

The global professional services business already employs over 300 staff in the region, having worked with clients in the region for over 20 years. This permanent base, located in Exeter’s Emperor Business Park, will support service provision to current and future clients across Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.

The move follows the expansion and relocation of Turner & Townsend’s office in Bristol, which was opened in 2019 by Mayor Marvin Rees....

Exeter is often considered as the business and economic hub of the West Country. It’s home to the Met Office which is one of its largest employers, as well as large governmental centres, and a number of big companies. More than 35,000 people commute into the area every day for work. Not only that, but the city has been ranked as one of the top 10 most profitable places to open and own a business in the UK.

Despite this, the ongoing pandemic has had implications for the region. Devon local authorities have pleaded with the central government to provide more support for the region...

According to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics , 32% of people in the UK are currently working from home, with this trend set to continue throughout 2021 and beyond.

Once a pipeline dream for many, the harsh reality of trying to balance family life with remote working has been a wake-up call for office workers up and down the country.

Fortunately, if you are feeling the strain of working from home, whether you are attempting to home school simultaneously or not, there are steps that you can take to make your working day just that little bit more...