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Posted by Gavin Bradley | July 12, 2024
Highlights from the Workplace Leaders Top 50 Award Ceremony
Fresh off being named in the Workplace Leaders Top 50 Class of 2024, Gavin Bradley, founder of Yo-Yo OFFICE® and champion of workplace wellness, attended the prestigious award ceremony in London.
The Workplace Leaders Top 50 Award Ceremony, held at Morden Hall in London on July 3, 2024, was a gathering of the brightest minds in the industry. This event celebrated innovators and changemakers in the Facilities Management and Workplace industries.
Let’s dive into the highlights of the event and what it means for the future of active working.
Award Ceremony HighlightsHosted at The Workplace Event 2024, the day began with a powerful keynote speech by Stefanie Sword-Williams, founder of "F*** Being Humble." Her inspiring message encouraged attendees to embrace their achievements and set the tone for the day.
The event featured other insightful breakout sessions, including:
- The Future of Data in Workplace Strategy: Chris Moriarty and Ian Ellison from Audiem discussed the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking in modern work environments.
- Innovative Office Design: Becky Turner of Claremont Interiors shared how creative interior design can boost productivity and employee well-being.
These sessions provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of workplace strategy and design, emphasising the need for continuous innovation.
Networking, Recognition, and Commitment to Workplace Wellness
The event also provided ample opportunities for networking and learning. Gavin was thrilled to connect with various industry leaders and visionaries, exchanging ideas and gaining new perspectives. He was particularly delighted to have Warren Fitzpatrick, the Sales Director at Yo-Yo OFFICE®, accompany him, adding to the day's richness and fostering deeper professional relationships.
The day culminated in the awards ceremony, where Gavin was honoured for his significant contributions to the workplace and facilities management sectors. His work with Get Britain Standing and On Your Feet Britain has been pivotal in advancing active working practices and reducing sedentary behaviour in offices.
Gavin’s Interview for the Workplace Leaders Top 50Q: How did you get into the workplace and FM industry?
"By accident! In 2013 whilst on a visit to a charity office in Sweden I saw a “Standing Desk” for the first time. I was intrigued that there was no narrative to my questions “What is this for?” or “Why do some use them, and others not?” Some months later I had some time, so decided to research the health risks of sedentary behaviour of office workers and realised that there was a lot of confusion and misinformation. We needed a revolution if we were going to reduce the sedentary working in offices, so hence I set up the Get Britain Standing campaign in 2014. Immediately a whirlwind of media interviews ensued. I then organised a number of Active Working Summits including Public Health England, international science experts and key stakeholders to develop the conversation and thought leadership. PHE donated some money for me to consolidate the existing evidence base with leading academics to create the first worldwide guidance recommendations, published by the British Medical Journal in 2015. I then set up Yo-Yo Desk to offer affordable sit-stand solutions, and we now have evolved into Yo-Yo OFFICE offering active and agile furniture solutions!"
Q: What does it mean to you to be recognised as a Workplace Leaders Top 50?
"I am humbled and very proud to achieve this recognition. A lot of people have supported me along the way and you really see the best in people when you run a campaign for the common good. It’s never easy and we certainly do not do this for awards, but nevertheless it is wonderful to be recognised amongst such an impressive group of talented achievers."
Q: What is your favourite part of being in the workplace industry?
"Major physical and mental health outcomes can be achieved if our workplaces become more active and less sedentary. I have loved being part of that conversation and challenging conventional beliefs about sedentary working. We all have a sense of “place” and it’s important that the workplace delivers on its responsibility to become much more active and agile, as it is where we spend 70% of our sitting time!"
Q: Five words of inspiration to the next generation?
"Workplace champions never give up!"
Embrace Award-Winning Wellness Solutions with Yo-Yo DESK®Gavin Bradley's recognition in the Workplace Leaders Top 50 underscores the growing importance of active working and workplace wellness. As we continue to innovate and promote healthier work environments, events like these highlight the progress made and the future potential of our industry.
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Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
WHY Yo-Yo DESK®?
Yo-Yo OFFICE® is leading a workplace revolution to convert unhealthy sedentary offices to active, healthy, and productive workplaces. Over the last 10 years we have expanded our best-selling range of standing desks.
Yo-Yo DESK® is now the UK’s #1 brand for standing desks and continues to expand in other EU markets
Our founder, Gavin Bradley, is the UK’s thought leader on all things Active Working® CIC, and founder of non-profit work including the Get Britain Standing® and On Your Feet Britain® campaigns.
Trusted Company:
Customers who purchase our height adjustable desks, office seating or anti-fatigue mats frequently thank us for the improve wellbeing our solutions provide and most wish they had purchased years ago. With thousands of delighted customers, we have rapidly become the one of Europe’s favourite standing desk brands.
Quality Products:
Our desks are high quality, durable and stylish. We have the widest range of standing desks & ergonomic desk converters to suit all workplaces, whether WFH or WFO. Made in Britain, we offer a warranty of up to seven years. You can also test out any solution with our 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
Our desk converters can be used straight out of the box; and our standing desks can be fully customised to your requirements and installed free of charge.
Swift Delivery:
Your standing desk and desk accessories are shipped speedily, our delivery commitment is 4-5 days for all Yo-Yo DESK® standing desk solutions (mainland EU). No one makes it easier for you to join the “workplace revolution” and keep moving to a healthier you with a standing desk.
Customer Service:
Customers love Yo-Yo DESK® because we offer excellent quality solutions at prices affordable to everyone. Take advantage of our free installation service or 50% discount off any Active Feet solution when you purchase any of our standing desks. Checkout our Trustpilot reviews and scores.
We are a UK-based business with expert sales staff who pride themselves on ensuring you get the optimal solution to help you keep moving.
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Buy in confidence with our30-day no-nonsense money back guaranteeon all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer a FREE installation service with electric standing desks, and you can save 30% OFF with our desk accessory bundle offers.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
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Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
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Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
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Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
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All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.
Best Value:
Buy in confidence with our 30-day no-nonsense money back guarantee on all Yo-Yo DESK® solutions. Remember we offer 30% OFF many desk accessories when you purchase a standing desk.
All items come with FREE delivery, and you also save 50% OFF anti-fatigue mats and other Active Feet solutions when you purchase any standing desk.
Sustainability:
Passionate to improve the wellness of our environment, our sustainability drive includes:
FSC Certification:
All our desktops aremade in Britain and FSC certified, an environmental label that requires that the production of wood-based products respect procedures that guarantee the sustainable management of forests.
Eco Packaging:
Yo-Yo DESK® products have 100% cardboard ECO packaging removing plastics and polystyrene from inner packaging.
Recycled Materials:
Most of our products are partially made from recycled materials. We strive to increase the percentage year by year.
Solar Power:
Our warehouse is powered by electric solar panels.
Electric Vehicles:
All our company cars are 100% electric powered.
Growing Trees:
For every desk you purchase, we will donate £1 to plant a tree to grow the National Forest.