In Manchester, Milton Keynes, and other cities in the UK, there is a growing popularity of office beehives, as reported by The Guardian.
Companies are beginning to collaborate with professional beekeepers to install hives on rooftops, in yards, and in parking lots. This is not just a trendy fad, but a way to reduce stress levels, strengthen corporate culture, and reconnect with nature, which is particularly relevant in the context of hybrid work and professional burnout, claims The Guardian.
Chris Payne, co-founder of Green Folk Recruitment, mentions that the work of their company resembles the life of bees in a hive. "If every organization functioned like a beehive, with shared goals, decentralized decision-making, and open communication, it would lead to successful business," he adds.
Twice a year, Payne organizes trips for his employees to a beekeeping farm, where they can learn the basics of beekeeping and build hives. The constructed hives are then brought back to the office, creating a unique atmosphere for the team.
Emma Buckley, CEO of Buckley's Bees, serves numerous clients both in the UK and abroad. She emphasizes that working with bees allows people to take a break from everyday worries. For the convenience of employees, cameras are installed inside the hives, providing the opportunity to observe the life of bees right from their workstations.
Companies strive to place hives in areas with low beekeeper density to minimize the impact on the ecosystem.
Thus, office beehives simultaneously address two relevant issues: they contribute to employee well-being and highlight care for nature. The quiet buzz of bees during lunch becomes a symbol of a new approach to corporate culture.
