the obo life

We are passionate about our values as a business and our commitment to offering genuine, positive changes to wellbeing in the workplace. For us, it’s about so much more than sales. It’s about challenging the status quo; it’s about breaking free of the constraints of old fashioned corporate ideology – it’s about living and breathing the #obolife. We’d love to share our experiences, your feedback and insight from experts the world over as we travel this path together.

Mar 26, 2020
2 min

Guest Article - Social Isolation & Coronavirus: how to protect your mental health

Written by Craig Knight of Identity Realization Identity Realization is a psychological organizational consultancy that provides...

Mar 25, 2020
2 min

obo Article - In Full Colour!

We touched on our explorations into the world of numerology and colour therapy a few posts ago. We’re fascinated by how it offers an...

Mar 23, 2020
2 min

obo Article - The Clerkenwell Outrage

Clerkenwell Green has played host to many political meetings and demonstrations, some more peaceful than others. But on the 13th December...

Mar 20, 2020
3 min

Guest Article - Freediving The Last Paradise - Helena Bourdillon

So this year’s training season started in a very gentle fashion, with an incredible natural backdrop away from any thoughts of the...

Mar 19, 2020
2 min

Guest Article - How Colour Can Support You in Self-isolation

Written by Alison Standish of The Colour Ministry. At times like these, when the world feels that it has gone a little mad and we are...

Mar 16, 2020
2 min

obo Article - Clowning Around

This week, our installment of #clerkenwellcuriosities aims to offer a little levity. So, let’s talk about clowns! Not just any clown, but...

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

obo Article - Now THIS is knitting!

As a key Haworth Knowledge Partner, obo are most excited to share with you 'Digital Knits', the latest in Haworth's ever-evolving design...

Mar 10, 2020
2 min

obo Event - How To Beat The Afternoon Slump

Last week, we partnered with Fritz Hansen in their stunning new Clerkenwell showroom to host an insightful breakfast presentation with...

Mar 9, 2020
2 min

obo Article - Clerkenwell - what’s in a name?

Welcome to the third installment of #clerkenwellcuriosities Clerkenwell may now be considered a trendy - and desirable - place to live...

Mar 3, 2020
2 min

obo Article - Old Sessions House

This week #clerkenwellcuriosities explores Old Sessions House which sits on the west side of Clerkenwell Green. This imposing Georgian...

Mar 2, 2020
1 min

obo Article - Introducing GB freediver, Helena Bourdillon

Today we are delighted to announce a partnership with celebrated freediver Helena Bourdillon. At obo, our mission to put physical and...

Feb 28, 2020
1 min

obo Article - V-Nice indeed!

We recently delivered a truly exciting project for e-sports innovators Team Vitality’s brand new HQ in Paris. Known as V.Hive this brand...

Feb 24, 2020
2 min

obo Article - Mother's Ruin!

Welcome to the first in our series of #clerkenwellcuriosities Let's find out more about the role our EC1 played in the rise (and fall) of...

Feb 19, 2020
1 min

obo Article - #clerkenwellcuriosities

All of us in ‘Furniture Land’ spend a great deal of time in and around Clerkenwell, EC1. We thought we’d take a closer look at our...

Feb 10, 2020
1 min

obo Article - We ❤ The New FH Space!

A little bit of #Fitzrovia can now be found in #Clerkenwell That’s probably where you’ll find the obo team now when they’re in the area!...

Jan 16, 2020
1 min

obo Article - Generous Green - The Colour of 2020!

“Colour is not just for our sight, it impacts us physically, emotionally, mentally & psychologically, and transforms our daily lives”...

Jan 15, 2020
1 min

obo Article - Surface Design Show is almost upon us!

This year, obo are a proud event sponsor and we’d love for you to join us for 3 days of education, entertainment and engagement. Surface...

Jan 10, 2020
1 min

obo Article - Feel Better in 2020!

As we had been in 2018, we were once again proud to support last year’s Mad World Summit and this time we were privileged to provide...

Jan 3, 2020
1 min

obo Article - Get Support in 2020!

As we had been in 2018, we were once again proud to support last year’s Mad World Summit and this time we were privileged to provide...

Dec 17, 2019
1 min

obo Article - Little Books with Big Insights!

Today, the spotlight falls on our friend Sid Madge's little books with big insights. His first book 'Meee in a Minute - 60 ways to...

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