Changes to working patterns means employers may struggle to find ways to appeal to the next generation of recruits. Dieter Wood, Managing Director of strategic workplace design and build company Interaction suggests a number of office design solutions to help ...
Read More »‘Hotel-style’ amenities are changing the shape of the office and FM teams have to be aware
By James Massey, Managing Director of Facilities Management, MRI Software There is no question that hybrid working is here to stay, but flexible work alone doesn’t guarantee that people will come into the office. And attracting people – especially younger ...
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Kevin Rowe, Managing Director of SafetyBuyer.com describes the most common mistakes made when placing safety signs In a busy workplace, employees come into contact with many potential risks on a daily basis. In certain sectors where workers have to handle ...
Read More »Something in the air
The UK’s dismal productivity performance could be improved by a fresh approach to creating stimulating and appealing work environments, argues Keith Chanter, CEO of EMCOR UK From governments responsible for the health of national economies to CEOs looking to boost ...
Read More »What we really, really want
What do employees really think about their workplace and wellbeing? We report on a recent survey examining the attitudes of those who are the target of the trends Prevailing workplace trends appear to be moving in a progressive direction. All ...
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Joerg Bakschas, Head of Ergonomics and Training at Adapt, warns that rapid technological change requires a new approach to workplace and furniture design Ergonomics describes the adaptation of work equipment and environments to people, not vice versa. FMs need to ...
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Mark Hazelwood, MD of Active Workspace Management, argues that digital tech isn’t just about making a building smart – it’s about making user interaction smarter too The real and tangible benefits that flow from the adoption of an internet of ...
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