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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Joel Wille, Senior Product and Innovation Manager at Zip Water, on how sustainability and wellbeing are combined by ensuring staff have access to high-quality drinking water Facilities managers are no longer just concerned with meeting safety and compliance targets but ...

Matteo Dall’Ombra, National Specification Manager from Daikin on the key developments in HVAC legislation facilities managers need to consider Decarbonising the built environment is critical to achieving global climate goals and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have a ...

Desk breaks aren’t enough to combat MSDs. FMJ asks Helen Beebe, UK Managing Director of AJ Products for her guide to establishing ergonomic workplace habits Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are driven largely by the rise in sedentary desk jobs, increased reliance ...