‘Our people are our greatest asset’ is a mantra that many businesses quote but not every business appears to understand. However, creating a work environment that will help you retain talented staff as well as attract new talent has never been more important. The pandemic lockdowns caused many of us to re-evaluate what we want […]

Blaze and Fiona have been in London this week, giving a breakfast presentation to designers at TP Bennett’s offices in America Street, SE1. Leaving a legacy through sustainable workspace development is JPA’s purpose and we were delighted to have the opportunity to share our ideas and get feedback from the design team who cam down […]

Fiona Edwards, Head of Sustainability, JPA Workspaces In January 2022, JPA Workspaces was offered the opportunity to take part in Estu’s Net Zero Leaders Programme funded by the Apprenticeship Levy. I was intrigued and contacted Simon Littlewood from the provider Estu Global straight away to find out more. The purpose of the Net Zero Leaders […]

There has been a lot in the news about the different generations - most people are familiar with the terms Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z and, coming shortly to a workplace near you, Generation Alpha (born after 2013). With the retirement age rising for both men and women, it’s possible that you’ll have […]

Whatever your 2022 office refurbishment requirements are, there is no doubt that the workplace has changed significantly from what it was three years ago. Gone are the days where a new carpet and lick of paint will suffice. The office of today - and the future - needs to meet the requirements of a multi-generational […]

The JPA Football team, renamed ‘Bloyceburn Rovers’ for the occasion travelled to Coventry on Sunday 3rd July to take part in the much awaited Tim Bloyce Football tournament, in honour of Tim, our much loved industry colleague and friend. A cloudy summers day in Coventry saw 7 enthusiastic members of our JPA Workspaces family with […]

There is still a perception that being sustainable and ethical in business is an expensive luxury. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. While there is an urgent need to do business sustainably for no other reason than it’s the right thing to do, forward-thinking organisations are discovering that sustainable business practices can also […]

With a greater focus on the environment, more and more people are looking to buy office furniture that’s sustainable. Yet there is a perception that choosing sustainable office furniture is going to be more costly than your budget will allow. But sustainable office furniture isn’t as expensive as you’d think, and there are a number […]

One of the easiest ways to reduce furniture waste - and the associated carbon emissions - is simply to buy well and look after the furniture items you already have. So you’re aiming for better furniture which will be in use for longer. My Mum used to tell me years ago to buy a good […]