The trend of installing office beehives is rapidly developing in cities like Manchester and Milton Keynes, as reported by The Guardian. Employers are beginning to collaborate with experienced beekeepers, placing hives on building rooftops, in courtyards, and even in parking lots. This is not just a trendy hobby, but a step towards reducing stress levels, strengthening corporate culture, and reconnecting with nature, which is becoming especially relevant in the context of hybrid work formats and issues with professional burnout.
Chris Payne, co-founder of Green Folk Recruitment, notes that the work of their company resembles life in a beehive. "If every organization functioned like a beehive, with common goals and open communication, it would contribute to business success," he says.
Twice a year, company employees go to a beekeeping farm, where they learn the basics of beekeeping and hive construction. Upon completion of the course, the created hives are returned to the office, giving the work atmosphere a unique character.
Emma Buckley, CEO of Buckley's Bees, serving clients both in the UK and abroad, emphasizes that working with bees helps people take a break from everyday worries. For the convenience of employees, cameras are installed in the hives, allowing them to observe the life of the bees right from their workstations.
Organizations strive to place hives in areas with a low density of beekeepers to minimize potential harm to the ecosystem.
Thus, office apiaries solve two crucial tasks: they contribute to improving 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.
