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Major barriers to AI adoption in public estates revealed in Bellrock survey

According to new research, only 1 per cent of estates leaders across local government and healthcare believe the current facilities management model is fit for purpose. And while AI is still expected to play a big part in FM’s future, ...

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A third of businesses prioritise accident prevention over long-term health 

Businesses may be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, according to new data from employment law, HR and health and safety specialists WorkNest. The research found that while over ...

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Majority of construction professionals see AI as retention enabler, not job threat

More than half of construction professionals would be more likely to stay with their current organisation if it significantly increased its investment in AI and technology tools, with one in four saying they would be significantly more likely to stay. ...

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London office workers want better quality workspaces, not superficial perks

London office workers are more interested in better quality workspaces than superficial perks such as free breakfasts and lunches, according to research from independent property consultancy, BPS London, with 63 per cent saying they would be more willing to work ...

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Admin overload intensifies Europe’s retention challenges

As Europe grapples with ongoing talent shortages, new research from Ricoh reveals that administrative overload is becoming a significant contributor to employee dissatisfaction and attrition. With almost half of employees (48 per cent) already considering a new role within the ...

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Employees lose more than three weeks productivity a year to noisy offices

As the UK tussles with a long period of productivity stagnation, research by architectural acoustic finishes specialist, Oscar Acoustics, reveals an overlooked culprit: office noise levels. Staff report losing an average of 26 minutes of productive time daily due to ...

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FM sector poised for technology investment boom

New research commissioned by facilities management services provider, Bidvest Noonan, shows record confidence in technology investment across the FM sector. According to the survey, 97 per cent of FM leaders plan to increase technology spending over the next 12-24 months, ...

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Just one in five London commercial assets attracting investor interest

The latest research from independent property consultancy, BPS London, has revealed that just 18.2 per cent of commercial property opportunities currently listed for sale across London have secured a buyer, highlighting a highly selective investment landscape across the capital. BPS ...

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Training paradox undermining FM modernisation efforts, says Bidvest Noonan

New research published by Bidvest Noonan highlights a significant gap between technology ambition and successful adoption in the FM sector. Bidvest Noonan surveyed 110 senior FM decision-makers with authority over technology investment, managing estates ranging from 20,000 to over 500,000 square ...

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Cleaning staff face significant stress and physical health challenges in the workplace, finds survey

An overwhelming majority of cleaning staff face physical (90 per cent) and mental health (80 per cent) challenges as a result of their jobs, according to the findings of a new Tork survey. Cleaning staff are essential to public health ...

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