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 ...
Read More »BCIS appoints talent lead to fuel growth plans
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 ...
Read More »Desirable destination
Front-of-house could be your most underused tool for recruitment and retention, making the office a destination, not just an obligation says Cheryl-Anne Cooper, Chief Daymaker at On Verve As businesses grapple with bringing their employees into the workplace, they need ...
Read More »Mitie awarded SRAG Ambassador Level status for inclusive recruitment
Mitie has been awarded Ambassador Level status under the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG) Chartermark, the highest level of recognition for best practice in providing opportunities to support employability and help people from disadvantaged backgrounds into jobs. Mitie is one ...
Read More »Interview techniques
Every year, the facilities management sector experiences a seasonal uptick in recruitment. Here, Michelle Bruce, Buckles Solicitors offers advice on getting interviews right for seasonal and temporary staff As the colder months set in, demand rises for additional staff to ...
Read More »Development debate
At a keynote panel at Facilities & Estates Management Live, David Sharp, CEO of specialist learning and development provider International Workplace chaired a discussion on recruitment and training in FM The panel comprised Valerie Miller, Chief Customer Officer for DMA ...
Read More »Recruitment tops list of employers’ biggest challenges
Recruiting enough qualified workers, retaining existing talent, and managing rising costs are among the biggest challenges facing UK organisations right now. This is according to new research by HR and payroll software provider, Ciphr, who asked 300 UK HR decision-makers ...
Read More »Scenic route to success
Lucy Hayes, HR Director, Q3 Services explains why non-traditional routes into FM can be the most rewarding When people ask me how I ended up in FM, I often joke that I took the scenic route. Starting in HR straight ...
Read More »Recruitment picture
Michelle Connolly, the Co-Founder & Director of recruitment experts 300 North and a member of the IWFM Veterans in FM Committee answers our Q&A on the state of FM recruitment Q: What is the current recruitment picture in FM, are ...
Read More »Atlas pledges its support to the Armed Forces
Facilities and support services company, Atlas, has announced its signing of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant recognises those who have performed military duty, past and present, as well as their families. It both praises them for helping to unite ...
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