Brenig Moore, Technical Direct for Astutis offers advice on the safe storage of e-bikes in workplace premises Lithium-ion battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters are escalating rapidly, placing communal and workplace environments at serious risk. Between 2022 and 2024, lithium-ion ...
Read More »IWFM publishes Sustainability Survey Report 2025
The IWFM Sustainability Report draws on the findings of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s recent Sustainability Survey, which cast a wide net to understand the workplace and facilities management industry’s approach to climate change. Although the report – ...
Read More »Winners of the IWFM 2025 Impact Awards are announced
The workplace and facilities management industry came together last night to celebrate the winners of this year’s IWFM Impact Awards. Twenty-two winners have been recognised by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) for their outstanding contribution to workplace and ...
Read More »Humanscale joins WORKTECH Academy
Humanscale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic solutions, and WORKTECH Academy, a global leading knowledge platform and membership club exploring the future of work, workplace, and innovation, have formed a new global partnership. Since September, Humanscale is now ...
Read More »Workspace management: One-size-fits-all booking systems don’t work anymore
The way we work has changed – yet, many organisations are still relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all tools to manage desks and meeting rooms, according to a new study from workplace management solutions provider, Matrix Booking. Spreadsheets, calendars, and generic booking ...
Read More »Sodexo celebrates colleagues reaching long service milestones
Sodexo UK & Ireland welcomed over 300 colleagues celebrating 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years’ service to Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground on 2 October for a special dinner in recognition of their hard work and loyalty to the ...
Read More »Paragon rebrands Office Depot as Paragon Business Essentials
Following on from Office Depot joining business services firm, Paragon UK, Ireland and Luxembourg (UKIL), the business will officially rebrand as Paragon Business Essentials. This rebrand marks a fresh chapter for the business that reflects the shared commitment to innovation, ...
Read More »Acas launches new strategy as polls show workplace conflict is rising
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has launched a new transformative five-year strategy as polling revealed over two in five workers say workplace conflict is rising, with pay, working patterns, and capability and performance now among the top causes. ...
Read More »Beyond the signs
Safety signage isn’t the only way to promote health and safety. Effective communication of all types is crucial for workplace safety says Phil Pinnington, Head of Audit & Consultancy, British Safety Council Facilities managers play a critical role in not ...
Read More »Out of sight
Mark Hazelwood, MD at Q3 Services warns of the dangers of overlooking compliance gaps in your workplace and why any oversights can increase the level of risk Walk into any modern office or facility and it’s easy to assume things ...
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