On World FM Day, Jamie Canter, Head of Learning and Inclusion, SBFM makes the case that tackling the FM sector’s recruitment crisis and breaking the cycle of reoffending are the same challenge, which the industry is well placed to solve. Today ...

By Helen Longfils, Group Director, Social Value, Mitie Belonging is an increasingly important feature of a successful workplace. When people feel valued, supported and connected, they are more engaged, more confident in their roles, and more likely to stay. Yet ...

Sodexo UK & Ireland has become the UK’s first organisation to achieve gold‑tier Fair Chance Charter accreditation from the Fair Chance Business Alliance (FCBA), recognising its long‑standing commitment to inclusive recruitment and creating fair access to employment for people with ...

Pauline Gunn, Head of Leadership and Development, and Sarah Hayes, Director of HR at Securitas UK on the advantages apprentices bring to building tomorrow’s security In the security industry, frontline roles often experience high turnover. Due to the nature of ...

Paul Cottam, Managing Director, VINCI Facilities on the importance of apprenticeships for the future of the sector, how they shaped him and why they’re the foundation of how he leads and develops others My passion for apprenticeships started long before ...

Mitie has been formally recognised as a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) – the highest accreditation available under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Achieving Level 3 status reflects sustained progress ...

Meeting operational and strategic goals is essential in FM, but explains Matt Garner, Director at Litmus FM, team development is also a key priority for the sector In facilities management, we are rightly focused on systems. Compliance frameworks, asset registers, ...

Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine, speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector. Education Today is the ...

SME businesses are concerned at their ability to adapt to employment legislation changes and the shortage of skilled applicants in 2026. New data from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, shows rising growing concerns among Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as ...

Natalie Cross has been appointed as talent lead at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS)  to drive key hires as the business announces plans to expand in its 65th anniversary year. Since BCIS became independent from RICS in 2022 it ...