Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Amelia HillFebruary 8, 2026 at 01:34 PM

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More UK employers are installing beehives at workplaces to improve employee wellbeing and foster a connection with nature. Companies are partnering with beekeeping services to install hives on rooftops, courtyards, and car parks. The initiative aims to reduce stress, build community, and offer a break from screen-based work. Beekeeping providers like Buckley's Bees, which has numerous clients, offer workshops and hive monitoring systems for employees. Advocates suggest beekeeping promotes mental health and provides a unique, calming experience during the workday. Beekeeping providers are also conscious of the potential impact on local biodiversity.

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Allan Bentley 30% Crewe 40% Manchester 40% Milton Keynes 40% Green Folk Recruitment 60% BeesMax Ltd 60% Mark Gale ×260% Chris Payne ×370% Emma Buckley ×270% Buckley's Bees ×380% United Kingdom ×280%

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workplace wellbeing 90% beehives 80% beekeeping 70% employee stress 60% nature 60% office apiaries 50% mental health 50% burnout 40% hybrid work 40%

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