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Smart and social

Sara Bean and Craig Peters report from the London Unworking Conference which over two days explored the future of work, real estate, technology and innovation In day one’s focus on Smart Technology and its impact on how we work and ...

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The right route

Steve McGregor, Group Managing Director, DMA Group argues why apprenticeships are the best route to upskilling the workforce As a sector, we are facing a two-pronged human resourcing challenge. First is a matter of raw numbers. The facilities management and ...

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Attention to retention

John Nugent, Chief Executive, Green & Fortune discusses promoting a career in the service sector and why attention to retention matters The hospitality sector has faced significant challenges in recent years, with up to 200,000 people leaving the industry or ...

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Improving DEI in the facilities management sector

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been increasingly prioritised by employers in the last few years. Research by Glassdoor suggests much of this is in response to employees’ increasing call for evidence that employers are committed to equality. However, the ...

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How can we attract more talent to work in FM?

By Toby Feldman, Marketing Executive at Infraspeak As I wandered around the Facilities Show 2023 in the ExCeL Centre, London, chatting to managers from companies big and small, I asked people: “What is the biggest challenge impacting your operations right ...

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National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day: The vital role of our healthcare FM and estates team

By Philip Leigh, CEO Health & Care, Sodexo UK & Ireland The second National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day on June 21 recognises and celebrates our dedicated frontline workforce, our cleaners, porters, security guards, helpdesk operators, maintenance operatives and catering ...

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Purer air

The experts from Dyson Professional on why air purification in the workplace is important this allergy season and how to achieve it Conversations around air pollution and the dangers and health risks attributed to it have been commonplace for several ...

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Clean eating

Jason Webb, Managing Director, Electronic Temperature Instruments offers some advice on using technology in food hygiene Food hygiene and safety are critical aspects of any catering facilities operations. According to the Food Standards Agency, an estimated 380,000 cases of norovirus ...

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Cool choice

There are several competing cooling technologies, but to find the most sustainable solution, you need to look beyond efficiency alone, and consider the asset’s whole life cost, explains Carl Turbitt, HVAC Drives UK Sales Manager, ABB For cooling fans in ...

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Just like new

The latest green buildings may be designed for sustainability, but the embodied carbon produced in their construction shouldn’t be overlooked. Shane Betts, Head of Corporate Business, Integral makes the case for retrofitting existing buildings instead When we think about sustainable ...

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