Almost half (42 per cent) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, according to research from ‘Pride in Leadership’. Issues include a lack of policies that ensure a positive working environment for LGBTQ+ employees, ...
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Madeleine Ford explores how hospitality-led facilities management is transforming the workplace into a destination for talent, wellbeing and brand culture The current picture of facilities management is one of being increasingly experiential, not just operational. FM isn’t just supporting hospitality ...
Read More »Churchill Group ranks 10th at Inspiring Workplaces 2025
Churchill Group has been ranked 10th in The UK & Ireland Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces. Awarded by Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), Churchill Group was recognised as a “PeopleFirst” organisation that evidences strong support and opportunities for employees. All entrants were ...
Read More »ISS study finds the office holds the key to reinforcing culture and belonging
A new global study of nearly 11,000 employees on workstyles and preferences, conducted by ISS has revealed that despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and ...
Read More »Recognising and valuing multigenerational perspectives in the workplace
This is the first time in history that employers are managing five different generations. Surveys have shown that while Gen Z report lower job satisfaction and burnout than any other group, 73 per cent of over 50s feel overlooked by ...
Read More »Four C’s of colleague retention
Jasmine Hudson, Outgoing Chief People Officer at Mitie, outlines four cultural pillars that can help drive colleague retention in FM In the fast-paced environment of FM, attracting and retaining talented colleagues will always be crucial for providing a reliable, high-quality ...
Read More »New research project launches exploring emerging workplace trends
Emerging workplace trends are to be explored in new research project ‘WorkPulse’ with AI at its heart. Mapping the needs of the modern workplace by today’s UK workforce is a core objective of the research project launched by furniture and ...
Read More »Gather & Gather UK recognised as a Great Place to Work
Workplace caterer, Gather & Gather UK, has been awarded Great Place to Work Certification, an accolade based entirely on feedback about the Gather & Gather workplace experience from its employees. The Great Place to Work Certification recognises employers dedicated to ...
Read More »Lack of leadership is a key challenge to creating a safety culture
Nearly a quarter of health and safety professionals (23 per cent) say a lack of leadership support is their biggest barrier to embedding a strong safety culture amongst its employees, according to new findings by WorkNest, a leader in employment ...
Read More »BM Caterers named one of the UK’s top 100 employers
Best Companies has named BM Caterers as one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK. In addition, the business has been ranked among the top 25 large companies to work for in London, and among the ...
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