News from the park
Yours in Greenery, Our Garden Column with Colin Abdu!
To celebrate #30dayswild we’ve popped this month’s ‘yours in greenery’ column on our website! You can normally read monthly on the Quorum app
Swap 4 wheels for 2 - Cycle to work tips by WATBIKE’s Claire Blake!
Cycling to work has many benefits for your health, wealth and the environment - but knowing this and actually doing it can be two different matters!
If you considering trying it for the first time, here are some great hints and tips from Claire Blake of WATBike.
To bee or not to bee? Conservation reflections
It’s World Bee Day and our Sustainability Director reflects on best practice around supporting pollinators in urban areas.
Taste the world, whilst at work!
In the first of a two-part series we asked Samantha Lade, a content and copywriting officer from qualifications provider NCFE, based here at Quorum Park, to sample some dishes from Umai Mi Bento Box and tell us what she thought. Here’s what she had to say.
Why the whole alphabet is crucial to achieving results in ESG
Last week we were privileged to host a breakfast event to discuss all things Environmental, Social and Governance. The morning offered audience members the chance to gain a clearer understanding of the intricacies, challenges – and perhaps most importantly – the opportunities presented by ESG
Zero ventured, zero gained when it comes to sustainable wellbeing
It’s no secret that at Quorum Park we are passionate about the environment, with sustainability a key thread running through the heart of our operational strategy. Not only that, we know from feedback from members of our community that our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is important to many of you in terms of improving your wellbeing.
10 Years of Bike 4 Health
We’re celebrating 10 years of partnering with not for profit, Bike 4 Health with a bumper year of cycling activity here onsite. From Dr Bike sessions, biker’s breakfasts. Route Buddies and Kielder rides there is something for every level and ability.
Go with the Flow at Quorum
The way we work has changed for many people in the last few years, with hybrid working giving rise to the need for more affordable, well-equipped hot-desking and co-working spaces in our region. That’s why we’ve introduced Q Flow – the future of flexible workspace in our Q11 building at Quorum Park.
How taking a 360 degree view is helping us all stay well for another year
2024 has arrived and we have another busy year in store for the Quorum community! Find out more about what we have been working on and what we want to achieve in the year ahead.
Flexible Ticket Options for 2024
A round up of flexible ticketing options to get staff to and from Quorum Park, as hybrid working increases we’re looking at how to support workers make savings,
The next step of our renewable energy journey
As part of our Net Zero Energy Masterplan, Shelborn Asset Management has signed an exclusive renewable energy deal which will prioritise localised energy markets. Under the terms of the 12-month deal, which starts from 1st December, Quorum Park will be able to secure electricity from 100% renewable sources.
Pumpkin Waste Reaches Scary Heights!
With 20 Million Pumpkins ending up in landfill annually, we’ve come up with some suggestions how to make the most of your pumpkins - homegrown or shop bought, we have some ideas to keep your Halloween waste free.
You don’t need to be Daft As A Brush to lend a hand at Quorum
We jumped at the chance to help Brian Burnie, founder of North East charity Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care, as he embarks on his annual hamper giveaway for thousands of staff, volunteers and supporters.
Investing in Mental Health First Aid
Several members of the Quorum Park community recently completed a certified course approved by Public Health England to help them find the confidence to step in and support people experiencing mental health issues.
Getting to know – Claire Lusk
Events Manager Claire Lusk has been an important member of the Quorum team for 7 years and this month in our ‘Getting to Know’ series, we have been chatting to Claire about her role and her life outside of the workplace.
Getting to know - Colin Abdu
In our ‘Getting to Know’ series, we are meeting members of our team to find out a little more about them and what they do here at Quorum. We are lucky to have a fantastic team who work hard all year round to make Quorum a great place to work.
We’re helping more team members to go wild!
Three members of our team have gained professional development certificates in re-wilding this month, so they can help the park’s biodiversity to thrive, and pass on their new knowledge and skills to others.
More routes serving Quorum Park than ever from this month
From this week, the Q Express Zone is now served by three Stagecoach services, plus an additional three Go North East buses, making it even easier for our workplace community get to and from Quorum each day.
How to Cultivate a Blooming Office Park: Tips for a Spectacular Cut Flower Garden
Are you ready to add a burst of colour and joy to your home garden or maybe your workspace? Here at Quorum Park have successfully grown a thriving cut flower space as part of our Allotment and Community Garden and we’re excited to share our tips and tricks with you.
Top Employee Award for Quorum’s AND-E
Huge congratulations to Quorum Park’s AND-E on scooping a top industry award. The insurance group, which has based a significant part of its UK operations at Quorum for over 7 years, has seen its credentials as one of the best businesses to work for over the last 12 months reaffirmed after winning the ‘Best Employer in the Large Insurer’ category at the 2023 Insurance Post Awards.