Workplace Unplugged | People & Culture

July 21, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Mitie Agrees £3.1bn Takeover by OCS

OCS has announced a £3.1bn acquisition of Mitie, aligning two businesses that specialise in facilities management and transformation.

Latest Workplace Insights

What the updated EHRC Code of Practice actually means for FM and HR teams

What changed on 5 August, and why now? On 5 August 2026, the Equality and Human Rights Commission's updated ...

Aug 25 2026

Should People Worry About Their Accents in the Workplace?

A recent survey has found that one in ten people in the UK feel anxious or self-conscious about their accent ...

Aug 25 2026

2026 Workplace Leaders Top 50: Patrick Young

The Workplace Leaders Top 50 list has been announced and with the celebration event taking place at London's ...

Aug 14 2026

Should Your Office Dress Code be Altered During Summer Heatwaves?

To shorts or not to shorts? That is the question. With the UK on the brink of yet another period of 30+ ...

Aug 10 2026

Senior woman signing the new retirement plan contract in a meeting

Workplace Harassment Laws to Change from 30 October

The UK's workplace harassment laws will evolve this autumn, with the Employment Rights Act bringing new ...

Aug 5 2026

Soaked oatmeal and honeycomb with laptop and cellphone on workplace

Productivity Hacks - More Snacks, More Breaks and More Time Away from Your Desk

Workplace behaviour is evolving in ways that go far beyond traditional views of productivity. Recent insight ...

Aug 3 2026

2026 Workplace Leaders Top 50: Sonia Mangat

The Workplace Leaders Top 50 list has been announced and with the celebration event taking place at London's ...

Jul 30 2026

2026 Workplace Leaders Top 50: Vince Smith

The Workplace Leaders Top 50 list has been announced and with the celebration event taking place at London's ...

Jul 13 2026

Cleanology Wins Living Wage Foundation Champion Award as Fair Pay Continues to Shape the FM Sector

Facilities management company Cleanology has been recognised at the Living Wage Foundation Champion Awards ...

Jul 9 2026

Workplace Leaders Top 50 Class of 2026 Celebrated

The Workplace Leaders Top 50 class of 2026 were celebrated at a prestigious event at London's Hurlingham Club ...

Jul 8 2026

Flexible Working: An Imperative in the Heat

As the UK once again grapples with an intense heat wave, many workers will be dreading their sweaty commute, ...

Jul 6 2026

The Generational Divide in Wellbeing

The latest workforce insights point to a clear and growing reality. Employees do not experience employer ...

Jul 1 2026

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Mitie Agrees £3.1bn Takeover by OCS

Latest Workplace Insights

What the updated EHRC Code of Practice actually means for FM and HR teams

Should People Worry About Their Accents in the Workplace?

2026 Workplace Leaders Top 50: Patrick Young

Should Your Office Dress Code be Altered During Summer Heatwaves?

Workplace Harassment Laws to Change from 30 October

Productivity Hacks - More Snacks, More Breaks and More Time Away from Your Desk

2026 Workplace Leaders Top 50: Sonia Mangat

2026 Workplace Leaders Top 50: Vince Smith

Cleanology Wins Living Wage Foundation Champion Award as Fair Pay Continues to Shape the FM Sector

Workplace Leaders Top 50 Class of 2026 Celebrated

Flexible Working: An Imperative in the Heat

The Generational Divide in Wellbeing

Welcome to Workplace Unplugged.