Matthew O’Sullivan, Managing Consultant at Humanscale explains how digital platforms help train hybrid workers to maintain ergonomic practices The shift to hybrid working has created new challenges for FMs and workplace leaders tasked with protecting employee wellbeing. While traditional ergonomics ...

By Tom Lyons, General Manager, CORE M&E Maintenance Installation is just the beginning, long-term performance, compliance and return on investment depend on structured lifecycle maintenance, not just reactive repair. In electrical contracting, project completion is often treated as the finish ...

Pauline Gunn, Head of Leadership and Development, and Sarah Hayes, Director of HR at Securitas UK on the advantages apprentices bring to building tomorrow’s security In the security industry, frontline roles often experience high turnover. Due to the nature of ...

By Danny Steele, Director of SM Cleaning & Support Services I think it’s fair to say that expectations around workplace hygiene have shifted significantly in recent years. What was once considered “good enough” cleaning is no longer meeting the expectations ...

We’re facing a global energy crisis. Here, Alisha Kalam, Head of Data-Led Maintenance & Systems Analytics, Platinum Facilities looks at ways of identifying energy waste in your building For many facilities managers, energy data can feel overwhelming – there’s no ...

Above zero and below the radar, Non-Freezing Cold Injury is a real risk for UK workplaces, Paul Rees of Veterans for Veterans explains to FMJ April creates a false sense of security. Frost risk drops on the register. Winter is ...

There is a growing interest by young people in apprenticeships; yet, a report revealed the underutilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy, with over £3.3 billion in unused funds returned to the Treasury between 2019 and 2022. How can we ensure that ...

Responsibility for cleaning decisions is often fragmented, says Georgia Jordan of BioHygiene. Taking a more strategic approach to cleaning requires FM departments to work together Cleaning is not just a support function but a defining factor in performance and perception. ...

Stefania Vatidis, Growth Marketing Manager at dynamic workplace solutions provider HubStar explains why underused offices are an environmental problem – and how data can fix it Discussions about office sustainability tend to focus on solutions such as green building certifications, ...

Kevin Muckle, Head of Soft Facilities Management for Sodexo UK & Ireland on how cleaning has evolved from a traditional, manual task into a technology led, data informed and experience-centred profession According to the British Cleaning Council (2024), the cleaning, ...