There is growing recognition that we all perceive the world differently and that to thrive, we need to create spaces that meet everyone’s needs. However, the concept of inclusive design often conjures up a notion of compromise that curbs creativity ...

To coincide with International Women’s Day (8 March), integrated facility and aviation services provider, ABM has launched its first Women’s Impact Group in the UK and Ireland. The mission and vision of the group is to amplify ABM’s mission of ...

Workplace Futures 2024 focused on the symbiotic relationship between people and technology, which for FMs means delivering a quality workplace experience The meshing of the physical and digital worlds was a theme that ran through this year’s Workplace Futures conference. ...

Mitie has launched its new podcast series ‘The Science of Service Podcast: Facilities Transformation’, which offers a behind the scenes look at the workplaces and facilities of some of Britain’s biggest brands. Hosted by workplace and facilities management commentators, Ian Ellison ...

The way we work has changed in an unprecedented way, making support for mental health in the workplace more important than ever, says Louise Fernand, Product Manager for Mental Health and Wellbeing at the British Red Cross Companies routinely consider ...

To coincide with yesterday’s National Battery Day 2024, the British Safety Council has published an introductory guide for employers on managing the risks from storing and charging Lithium Ion (Li-on) batteries in the workplace. Most e-bikes are powered by Li-on ...

Workplace and facilities management (WFM) professionals are insufficiently involved in organisations’ plans around energy efficiency and carbon reduction, finds new research by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). In a large-scale survey of WFM professionals conducted in Autumn ...

Most business leaders now accept the hybrid workforce as the new normal. While some organisations have insisted on a return to the office, the majority have adapted to a structured hybrid model. At the same time, in an increasingly tough ...

Helvar, a specialist provider of intelligent and energy-saving lighting solutions has announced that its Helvar HQ – Recertification project has achieved WELL Certification™ at the Gold level. The WELL Certification™ is a globally recognised standard for advancing health and wellbeing ...

A new report out by commercial real estate services and investment firm, CBRE, has revealed that the largest 100 office leases signed in the United States in 2023 included more renewals of leases for already occupied space than new deals. ...