Earlier this year, Biological Preparations and FMJ conducted a survey on the sustainability priorities and challenges for FM leaders. James Patterson CEO of Biological Preparations outlines the findings and key steps for improvement The FM industry is inherently agile, adapting ...
Read More »Elevating stadium spaces
The fit-out experts at Dawnvale outline the key elements of elevating stadium hospitality areas that create a seamless fit-out that aligns with both operational needs and guest expectations Stadium hospitality areas have evolved beyond simple functional spaces into dynamic environments ...
Read More »Making work, work
The October Workplace Trends conference focused on ‘Workplace; the user experience’, an apt choice given the ongoing debates on whether employers should mandate, encourage or entice workers into the office. Sara Bean reports from the British Library In an inspiring ...
Read More »Celebrating a sustainable rise in the Living Wage
By Roger Green, founder and Chair of Spotless Commercial Cleaning Yesterday, the UK Government confirmed the National Living Wage (NLW) will rise to £12.21 per hour from next April for over 21-year-olds. This latest boost marks a 6.7 per cent ...
Read More »Marshalling training
Gary Ellis, Director at CE Safety explains the importance of fire safety training for staff, particularly designated fire marshals Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s a legal requirement for all staff to have undertaken fire safety awareness ...
Read More »Flex not less
Employers might need to rethink their approach to the work week and consider the benefits of greater flexibility to improve productivity says Lucy Bisset, Director of Robert Walters North The days of the traditional work week may be numbered, with ...
Read More »ESG and water management: Why more robust regulation should be welcomed
By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has been high on the agenda for several years, with investor demand on the rise around the world. In fact, 42 per cent of ...
Read More »Ensure a safer workplace with safety signage
Danny Adamson, Managing Director at Stocksigns, explains the relevant requirements for workplace signage and provides guidance on ensuring compliance with UK safety regulations Creating a safer workplace for employees is crucial. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in ...
Read More »Deal drivers
Angus Miller, Partner and Sheetal Parmasur, Assistant Director, in Deloitte’s business services M&A team explain why the UK FM sector is bucking global M&A trends It’s no secret that the predicted rebound of global M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) has not ...
Read More »Bridge the gap
Christian Mabey, Managing Director, Optima Systems says a new approach is needed to help bridge the gap between innovations in workplace design and fire safety In my role as Managing Director of Optima Systems, I’ve had a front-row seat to ...
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