UK employers are installing beehives at offices to improve wellbeing and build community. Companies across the country now host hives on rooftops, courtyards, and car parks. They present beekeeping as a way to reduce stress and reconnect staff with nature.
Recruitment firm Green Folk sends employees to beekeeping workshops and plans to bring hives back to its offices. Co-founder Chris Payne says the experience promotes reflection, teamwork, and purpose. Beekeeping providers report rising demand as firms seek new mental health benefits.
Emma Buckley, chief executive of Buckley’s Bees, works with dozens of UK and international clients. She says employees quickly engage with bees and forget work pressures. Her company runs workshops and installs hive cameras so staff can watch bees from their desks.
Mark Gale of BeesMax says the experience is calming and brings teams together. Demand has grown fast, driven mainly by word of mouth. Supporters say office hives offer more meaning than traditional workplace perks.
Some ecologists warn that too many managed hives can harm wild insects. Providers say they avoid dense areas and stress responsible placement. Despite concerns, employers continue to see beehives as a way to support wellbeing and show environmental care.
