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Robertson installs ‘life-saving’ machines at fire stations

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has installed defibrillators at Kilmarnock Fire Station and Cumnock Community Fire Station as part of its programme of community benefits. Around 70 people each week in Scotland have a cardiac arrest, but currently, only one in ...

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Sodexo reports strong business growth in Fiscal 2023

Sodexo’s Full Year Group Results for Fiscal 2023 report a “strong performance” which was above guidance and progressively updated during the year. Organic revenue growth at +11.6%, compared to revised guidance of close to +11%; Underlying operating profit margin at ...

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Government tells councils to cease any four-day working week trials ‘immediately’

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has informed councils to stop any four-day week trials “immediately” and rule out adopting the practice in future, to ensure taxpayers’ money is well spent. New government guidance issued to the ...

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Mrs Buckét makes string of senior hires

The Swansea-headquartered commercial cleaning company has made a number of appointments to its senior team as it continues its rapid growth within the cleaning and facilities management industry. These include Glenn Day as Growth Manager, Michael Owen, Jane Boyle and ...

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National Mentoring Day: Bellrock partners with Inspiring Leadership Foundation 

To mark National Mentoring Day, Bellrock Group is shining a light on its partnership with the Inspiring Leadership Foundation (ILF), a charity organisation working to achieve economic empowerment for vulnerable and disadvantaged women and girls. The ILF have already helped ...

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Listen to your frontline workers to improve performance and safety

UK businesses are being urged to listen more to their workers as they spot issues quickly and have ideas about how to solve them, but aren’t being consulted by management. Two-thirds (65 per cent) of frontline workers in the UK ...

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Innovative workspaces: The most popular office space benefits

Offices with onsite facilities such as gyms, nap rooms, gardens, cafes can help employees enhance their overall wellbeing, productivity, and work-life balance. These amenities can promote physical fitness, mental relaxation, and social interaction, fostering a healthier and more enjoyable work ...

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Mental health in security: Are we doing enough?

This October, Corps Security hosted an event designed to transform mental health in the FM and security sector. Jo Sutherland from Magenta Associates reports Evidence suggests that mental health affects a high percentage of security professionals. According to a University ...

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VIVO recognised for its work in helping UK military veterans

The UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme has awarded VIVO Defence Services with a silver award. The scheme recognises employers that pledge, demonstrate and advocate support to the defence and armed forces community, and align their values with ...

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Arcus FM appoints first-ever transformation and mobilisation director

Strengthening its operational structure, Arcus FM has appointed John Donnison as its first Transformation and Mobilisation Director to provide industry-leading onboarding services. Continuing its rapid growth trajectory, Arcus has seen a number of large-scale mobilisations over the last 12 months. ...

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