Lizzie Foskett BSc RNutr Head of Nutrition & ESG, BaxterStorey on a new in-person course, created to inspire and educate BaxterStorey’s team members about the benefits of sustainable nutrition The future of food service is evolving rapidly, shaped by growing ...
Read More »Fixing the Levy
As construction faces its biggest skills shortage in decades, Nicola Hodkinson, Owner and Director of Seddon explains why reforming the Apprenticeship Levy is essential to securing the industry’s future workforce The UK construction industry continues to face a workforce crisis, ...
Read More »Improving longevity
HVAC compliance is not just about meeting statutory and legal obligations says Karl Cundill, Chief Operating Officer at LitmusFM. It directly impacts the safety, efficiency and longevity of critical building infrastructure and assets Many organisations assume their sites and facilities ...
Read More »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, ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Fire & Rehire: how FM must prepare for a legal overhaul
The controversial employment practice commonly referred to as “Fire & Rehire” is nearing the end of its legal shelf life says James Twine, a Partner and Head of Business Services at Wolferstans Long associated with public backlash and industrial disputes, ...
Read More »Time to switch
Loraine Perkins, Owner and Co-Founder of DSE Assessments with advice on ensuring good ergonomics across every environment Workplace flexibility is no longer a trend, it’s a permanent shift in how we work. Employees are no longer confined to a desk ...
Read More »Lobby for change
Madeleine Ford explores how hospitality-led facilities management is transforming the workplace into a destination for talent, wellbeing and brand culture The current picture of facilities management is one of being increasingly experiential, not just operational. FM isn’t just supporting hospitality ...
Read More »Lessons in Legionella
Tim Strutt, Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI) uncovers the latest developments in legionella testing and how these support facilities managers Legionella is a type of bacteria that thrives in warm water environments, especially in building systems where stagnant or aerosolised water ...
Read More »Actionable data insights
Are you getting the actionable insights you need to make smarter maintenance decisions? Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO at Facilio with advice on data-led maintenance to achieve operational excellence From HVAC runtimes and energy usage patterns to asset health logs and maintenance ...
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