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IWFM warns of worker welfare on 2022’s first day ‘not back in office’

For many employees, today is the first working day of 2022 but due to ongoing working from home restrictions the majority will not be attending their usual workplaces. According to the latest research from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities ...

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New research reveals lack of performance design awareness hindering decarbonisation

Greater awareness of performance-based building design could be the key to more energy-efficient buildings and rapid progression in the built environment’s contribution to the climate change fight, according to a new report by climate tech firm, IES, The City of Tomorrow ...

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Eurest reinforces sustainability goals with ‘Kitchen Promise’

Eurest, the workplace division of foodservice provider Compass Group UK and Ireland, has made a ‘Kitchen Promise’ to its clients and employees as part of its overall commitment to reach climate net zero by 2030. This comprises a set of ...

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Reconomy in Casepak acquisition

Outsourced services provider to the circular economy, Reconomy, has acquired Leceister-based recycling firm Casepak, along with its sister company, Oceala. Founded in 1973 by George Smith, Casepak has grown into one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies. ...

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Craig Smith leaves ISS

Craig Smith, Head of Corporate Affairs at ISS, and immediate past Chair of the Hospital Caterers Association has left the business in pursuit of new opportunities. Joining the business as its very first caterer in 1987, Smith has played a ...

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Combining hi-visibility and sustainability for wellbeing and safety

Snickers Workwear leads the way in developing responsible Hi-Vis protective wear. With an extensive range of Jackets, Trousers, Shorts, Toolvests, Shirts and Fleeces for men and women, there’s a host of garments in the Snickers Workwear range to satisfy the ...

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Pinnacle Group steps net zero action up a gear with first electric vehicles

Delivering on its “Project Electrify” ambitions to roll out an all-electric fleet of service vehicles, facilities and multi-tenure housing services provider, Pinnacle Group is to transition almost 500 Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) from the current diesel-power to all-electric – starting with its first 33 models of the Nissan eNV200.  Pinnacle, which ...

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EQUANS in Guide Dogs win

EQUANS, ENGIE’s services-led business, has won a three-year hard services facilities management contract with Guide Dogs, the UK charity for people with sight loss. EQUANS will initially provide services to six large freehold sites, including Guide Dogs’ headquarters in Reading ...

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How your drainage and plumbing provider can help create a consolidated, hassle-free supply chain

As businesses face increasing responsibility when it comes to customer expectations against already stripped back resources, they’re assessing supply chains to ensure they’re working with partners that meet the highest possible standards and provide value for money. To achieve this, ...

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Compass launches workplace ‘frictionless’ store

In a first for the food service sector, Compass Group UK & Ireland is to launch its first fully ‘frictionless’ store in a workplace in early 2022. The store is set to open in Ireland followed by additional sites in ...

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