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The important role FMs play in enhancing the
health and wellbeing of building occupants has
really gained traction. This was illustrated in the
survey we carried out recently with Zip Water
which found that the vast majority of FMs (97%)
considered wellbeing a key part of their role.
Some of the results of the research appear in the article
on drinks in the workplace, which points out that many
in FM face a dilemma. They want to provide sta with
plentiful water and other drinks at work, but want to
ensure they’re doing so in a sustainable and ethical way.
This means discouraging the use of single use plastic and
sourcing beverages such as tea and co ee from the most
sustainable sources.
It isn’t an easy balancing act, but as reported in news,
the incoming generation of workers will expect that this
balance is achieved. According to the research paper, ‘Cater
the Future’ from Nestlé Professional by 2030, Millennials
and Gen Z combined who will account for 75 per cent
of all employees have changing expectations of what a
workplace should o er that encompass technology, social
responsibility and health and wellbeing.
The technology side is also more than half way there,
for as the focus in this edition on SMART buildings reveals,
the internet of things (IoT) is already giving buildings a
‘voice’, enabling the savvy FM to monitor the e iciency of
the workplace and respond to any mechanical or services
problem before it becomes an issue.
It’s worth noting that while the digital workplace and agile
working has brought about flexible working practices, it
has also led to an increase in musculoskeletal issues. Again,
as with plastic water bottles, for FMs it is a balancing act
to meet people’s demand to work flexibly, but without it
leading to health problems and a rise in absenteeism.
As always, we’d welcome your feedback about any aspect
of the magazine, together with your insight into what’s
happening in the FM sector.
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