Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme which aims to encourage UK businesses to recruit people with convictions has been recognised at the 2024 Footprint Awards for sustainability excellence, winning the Social Impact and Diversity award. Sodexo launched its Starting Fresh initiative in ...
Read More »Enhanced family leave policies introduced at Wates
Wates Group has introduced an enhancement to its paternity leave policy, increasing fully paid paternity leave from eight weeks to 12 weeks. Reinforcing its commitment to supporting employees and their families, employees can take this leave anytime within the first ...
Read More »Orbis Protect acquires Optosafe Ireland
Specialist security and protection services business, Orbis Protect, has completed the strategic acquisition of CCTV and security services specialist, Optosafe Ireland Limited, to expand its service offering to customers in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Europe. By joining the ...
Read More »Stocksigns shows the way to signage compliance for high-rise development
Following the introduction of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, property maintenance company, General Maintenance, needed to source new wayfinding signage for a London apartment complex. Stocksigns was the ideal provider, able to supply compliant signs with a premium finish ...
Read More »ABM drives growth agenda
ABM, a leading facility and aviation services provider, has taken significant steps to strengthen and integrate its team with a new HQ and the appointment of a technical solutions lead. The moves are the latest in a variety of strategic ...
Read More »BCC launches mini-manifesto to protect public health
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has launched a mini-manifesto which sets out the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry’s priorities to help create a resilient UK and the areas where it is seeking the next Government’s support to achieve this. The ...
Read More »Bellrock and Metcor Environmental launch charity challenge
Bellrock, in partnership with Metcor Environmental, has launched the Bellrock/ Metcor Charity Challenge 2024, an initiative which aims to raise thousands of pounds for Centrepoint, a leading charity dedicated to helping homeless youth. The campaign will run from July to ...
Read More »Safe shopping
David Aindow from Synectics looks at how the tools within integrated security and surveillance solutions help protect large-scale retail venues Managing risk effectively in the bustling world of retail facilities management is no easy feat. With sprawling layouts, a multitude ...
Read More »Pattenmakers opens entries for Future Leader FM Award
Livery company the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers has commenced its search for the next winner of its coveted annual FM award. This Award recognises a future leader in FM, rewarding a talented early-career professional with a unique personal development opportunity ...
Read More »Mitie secures new IFM deal with DfT
Mitie has been awarded a new £297 million contract with the Department for Transport (DfT) for seven years, following a competitive procurement process. The contract award, builds on its existing 12-year relationship with DfT, and will see Mitie continuing to ...
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