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British Security Award win for Securitas UK in partnership with South West Water

Securitas UK has won the partnership category at the British Security Awards for its advanced lone worker and gas detection devices. The business was recognised for its deployment of 1,500 lone worker detection devices to South West Water’s operatives, which ...

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Landmarc extends guaranteed interview scheme

Landmarc Support Services’ Guaranteed Interview Scheme has been extended to include the spouses, civil partners and long-term cohabiting partners of serving Armed Forces personnel. A trusted industry partner to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the move says Landmarc, strengthens its ...

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Steps to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion is embedded at every level in the workplace

Almost half (42 per cent) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, according to research from ‘Pride in Leadership’. Issues include a lack of policies that ensure a positive working environment for LGBTQ+ employees, ...

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Compass supports VCSEs with £16 million spend

Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are continuing to be supported by Compass Group UK & Ireland with the company reporting a £7.4 million spend (in 2024), which is a 60 per cent increase from the previous year. The business ...

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Conference to discuss the impact of the Crime and Policing Bill on the work of Environmental Health Officers

How the Crime and Policing Bill 2024-25 will impact the work of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) will be the headline topic at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Conference. Taking place on Wednesday 25th June, the ...

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Industry leaders gather to advance operational excellence at CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference

CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management Conference, which took place yesterday (19 June) at the Congress Centre in London, brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence. Held ...

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Tackling time wasters: Ways of raising the bar in FM repairs

By Ben Yexley, Head of Business Development at askporter Faced with tight budgets and rising customer expectations for quick repairs, facilities services providers need to optimise their efficiency. However, several challenges impede FM services performance. Inefficient contractor management Miscommunication leading ...

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Prime Facility Services in West Midlands Matrix Academy Trust win

Prime Facility Services has won a significant three-year cleaning contract with the Matrix Academy Trust, following a detailed and rigorous tender process. The contract, which encompasses regular and holiday cleaning services across eight schools within the West Midlands-based trust, will ...

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ISS marks World Refugee Day by reaffirming its commitment to refugee employment and inclusion

The global workplace experience and facility management firm is marking World Refugee Day (20 June) by reaffirming its commitment to supporting refugee employment, creating pathways for people to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. As part of this commitment, ...

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Director of competence and compliance appointment at BESA

Jill Nicholls has been appointed to the role of Director of Competence and Compliance at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Nicholls is stepping up from her current role as Head of Service Development to replace Helen Yeulet who is moving ...

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