Home / News (page 17)

News

Workforce health, safety and wellbeing should be at the heart of economic growth, says British Safety Council

Ahead of a UK General Election expected this year, British Safety Council has published a manifesto containing policies to support better productivity and growth as well as ensure a healthier, safer and happier workforce. The UK lost an estimated 32.5 ...

Read More »

IFMA President and CEO to step down in 2025

Don Gilpin, current President and CEO of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), has made the decision to not renew his contract which will conclude at the end of the Fiscal Year 2025 (30 June), in order to pursue other interests. ...

Read More »

IWFM boosts EDI commitment

Beyond Buzzwords, published by The Young Foundation on 7 March, underlined the economic and social benefits that equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can bring, while noting substantial barriers to progress. The report confirmed the critical role that professional bodies like ...

Read More »

Equans launches data apprenticeships academy

Equans, in partnership with technology company Multiverse, is offering its UK employees data apprenticeships through the newly launched Equans Digital & Energy Services Data Academy. Employees taking part in the academy will develop skills including data analytics, AI (Artificial Intelligence) ...

Read More »

Construction industry shortage of skilled workers is more prevalent than in other industries

Skills shortages continue to be a significant challenge for the European construction industry, despite growth prospects in data centres, life sciences and high-tech projects. This is according to a new ‘Construction Market Insights‘ report for Europe by global construction consultant ...

Read More »

New fund to support circular economy innovators is launched

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new “first of its kind” fund to give circular economy innovators the opportunity to fast-track their business growth through fully funded brand communications, marketing and design support. The Circular Economy ...

Read More »

Orega expands flex space portfolio in Leeds

The flexible workspace operator is launching its second office flex space in Leeds City Centre having entered into a new 10-year management agreement to create high quality flexible workspace and tenant amenity offering at Broad Gate in Leeds. Set to ...

Read More »

Sodexo Live! takes home the Sports, Leisure & Event Catering title at industry awards

Sodexo’s dedicated business for sports, events and hospitality, Sodexo Live!, has seen its team at ACC Liverpool crowned the winners of the Sports, Leisure & Event Catering Award at this year’s Contract Catering Awards. Held earlier this week at the ...

Read More »

One Retail and Noviniti to transform Warwick Hospital estate

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with One Retail, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s retail sector and Noviniti, an innovative and solutions driven developer working in partnership with the public and private sectors and leading blue-chip organisations, to transform ...

Read More »

Mental health tool launched for hospitality employers

A mental health assessment tool has been launched to help hospitality employers quickly and thoroughly identify what is impacting the wellbeing of their workforce the most. Work-related stress and burnout are costing the UK economy £28 billion a year and resulting in ...

Read More »