Guest Blog, Sarah Bentley: Skills – our opportunity for recognition?
It’s been a busy year politically; what with the referendum and Brexit, changes in party leadership, and the continuous questions about when we trigger Article 50. All this leading to endless speculation about what will or will not happen to UK PLC – how will it affect business, trade, commerce and the supply and movement […]
Industry Spotlight – Adler & Allan: Riding out environmental forces…
The winter can be a particularly costly time for businesses, with risks such as flooding, snowfall and freezing temperatures potentially causing equipment breakdowns and closures. Henry Simpson, commercial director for leading FM support provider and disaster response experts, Adler & Allan, explains how to mitigate seasonal risks and deal with issues effectively, safely and with […]
Attending the Facilities Management Forum? Here are our top tips for industry networking!
If you’re coming to the next Facilities Management Forum (or if you’ve been to one before) you’ll know just how many opportunities there are to network with your industry peers. The networking areas are where, as industry suppliers or buyers, you can follow up on conversations you’ve had during the one-to-one meetings that form the […]
Research places older workers at the forefront of OSH policies…
A pilot project hosted by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has presented some key findings as a result of a series of reports conducted on occupational safety and health (OSH) in the context of an ageing EU workforce. One report ‘The ageing workforce: implications for occupational safety and health’ demonstrates the […]
Workplace wellness ‘shifting up the boardroom agenda’…
A recent White Paper published by the world’s leading global real estate advisor, CBRE, has revealed the five key trends that are driving wellness in the workplace and pushing it higher up the corporate agenda. From allowing ‘greater flexibility’ to managing stress levels, the ‘Wellness In The Workplace: Unlocking Future Performance’ report claims these trends […]
Great Western Railway awards Servest with three-year contract…
The facilities management company, Servest, will provide a comprehensive range of cleaning services to 150 trains and 102 stations for the Great Western Railway franchise after securing a three-year contract. Awarded after a ‘competitive tender process’, Servest will implement its expertise in the disciplines required to deliver a bespoke, high-quality solution at train services across […]
Energy efficiency ‘gains ground’ despite lower energy prices…
A new report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) – which focuses on worldwide government commitments on saving energy and reducing carbon emissions under the recently ratified Paris agreement – has demonstrated the progress made by energy efficiency policies over the last 12 months; particularly in emerging economies such as China. The IEA’s Energy […]
