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Contractors wanted for outdoor maintenance work in the Midlands

In partnership with compliance and risk management specialist, Veriforce CHAS, outdoor estate management specialists, OUTCO, is hosting a Meet the Buyer event where Midlands-based businesses can discover how to join OUTCO’s supply chain and secure new contracts. The event, which ...

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Flex space has now become a mainstream property strategy

A new survey launched by flexible workspace provider, Orega, has revealed that flex space has now become a mainstream property strategy with 55 per cent of businesses surveyed saying they now occupy some form of flexible office space. And of ...

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Duct Hygiene acquired by First Compliance Group

Ventilation maintenance and fire safety specialist, Duct Hygiene Ltd, has been acquired by First Compliance Group, a compliance, training and regulatory safety specialist within the ventilation and specialist cleaning sectors. The Wrexham-headquartered business, which also has bases in Birmingham, Liverpool, ...

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Majority of hard hat industry workers have struggled with their mental health

New research has found that a staggering 94 per cent of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major challenges with their mental health, including feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. The research from hydraulic hose replacement ...

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Spaces to Places unveils first London Flex Brand Index

Flexible space marketing and consultancy agency, Spaces to Places, has undertaken rigorous analysis of the London flex office market to understand the role brand plays in success for the first time. Published on Monday (23 September), its inaugural report assesses ...

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Communia FM – A new Social Enterprise for the FM market

Social Enterprises are becoming much more common within the UK economy. According to the Social Enterprise UK website, there are now 130,000 Social Enterprises operating in the UK, employing over two million people. With the increase in Social Enterprises expected ...

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Social mobility

Invest in social mobility to create career opportunities and sustainable employment, says Toni-Marie Vaughan, Head of Social Mobility, OCS UK Social mobility should be considered a key investment as it is not only important for hiring practices, but helps breakdown ...

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‘Activate the Senses’ announced as the theme for Workspace Design Show

Workspace Design Show announces the theme of its 2025 edition: ‘Activate the Senses’; which will explore how multi-sensory, immersive environments aid wellbeing, productivity and engagement in the workplace. Workspace Design Show returns to the Business Design Centre from 26 – ...

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Veolia awarded £9.4m contract with Kingston Council

Veolia has signed a new eight-year environmental services contract with Kingston Council. The £9.4 million contract will build on the existing recycling and waste collection and street cleansing services while supporting Kingston Council’s ambitions to improve social value and reach ...

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Triple success for OCS at the Innovation in FM Awards in UAE

OCS has won a hat trick of distinguished awards at the Innovation in FM Awards 2024, which celebrate exceptional projects, initiatives, and individuals leading the charge in advancing the facilities management industry for the Middle East region. Held in Dubai, ...

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