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Smart embrace

With the FM industry being one of the last areas to undergo technological transformation – it’s about time it embraced digital transformation, says Aidan Donnelly, CEO at SmartWorkplus The past few years have seen swathes of a previously traditional real ...

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Food to go

Sam Hurst, Founder and CEO of the delivered-in office and venue catering specialist Grazing explains why it’s been lauded as a flexible, cost-effective and sustainable provider for many modern workplaces Q: Grazing’s office catering solution via an offsite production delivery ...

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The right mix

Sean Haley, CEO of Sodexo UK & Ireland says the key ingredients for the food and services provider’s bounce back from the pandemic is resilience and retention Amid all the dire predictions on the ‘death’ of the office which dominated ...

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Flexibility first

Workplace flexibility is crucial in empowering people and protecting business. Patrick Ames, Design Director and Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist from Claremont present FMJ with advice and examples of what is required to succeed Employees want more flexibility from their employers ...

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The role of plumbing and heating in successful retrofit and renovation

As the UK progresses on the road to net-zero, RWC’s Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager for Plumbing and Heating, explores the importance of retrofit and renovation – and why heating and plumbing installers have a leading role to play. There ...

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Positive action

EMCOR UK’s Apprenticeship Manager Natalie Henderson and Account Director Steve Thomson discuss how apprenticeships not only improve employment opportunities but help support mental health For decades, apprenticeships have been a fantastic way to train and inspire the next generation of ...

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The trainer’s perspective

In-centre, on-site or remote training? Gary Cooper, MD, PPL Training assesses the different styles of training delivery When it comes to competency training for engineers and facilities staff, the importance of real-world scenario based training and hands-on practical experience can ...

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Green horizons

Catherine Wheatley, Head of Energy Services, Mitie says AI will play a major role in supporting the FM sector’s green agenda this year As King Charles put it when addressing world leaders at COP28, now is the time for ‘transformational ...

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Green washrooms

Paul Mulready, Marketing Manager at Northwood Hygiene Products offers advice on how to factor sustainability into running a washroom To lower the carbon footprint of a washroom, we need to consider a multitude of factors, such as reducing energy or ...

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A shift in modern working behaviours can be used to improve inclusivity

Chris Jay, Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training For many businesses the home working revolution is coming to an end, with several already demanding that staff return to the office. Interestingly, not all businesses are using the stick approach. Some ...

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