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Remote Vs. Home Working – Do you Know the Difference?  

Most of us now have some kind of home office set-up, but are we actually working remotely or just working from home? Julie Jarvis, Managing...

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Maintenance Operatives and Workplace Exposure

With the potential to be exposed to the highest levels and widest range of harmful physical and chemical agents, maintenance operatives must be...

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Enhancing the Home Office Space

With more companies keen to keep office occupancy to a minimum, Stephen Roberts from CMD Ltd discusses how companies need to equip their teams to make...

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How Much Could a Slip on Ice Cost Your Business?

This winter, the cost of a compensation claim after a slip on ice or snow – or the cost of closure should we see another Beast from the East...

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Low City Footfall, Congestion Charge and the Effect on Security Officers

As fewer people commute to work in city centres, this will inevitably alter the role of the front of house security officer.  Theo...

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It’s Never Too Early To Start Preparing For A Potential Second Wave Of Coronavirus Infections

Mitie's Managing Director of Technical Services & Integrated Facilities Management, Carlo Alloni, discusses how businesses need to...

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On-Demand Talent Technology: Is it the Future? 

On-demand talent apps might be the next natural progression for today’s gig economy.  Richard Snarey discusses how this new reliance...

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Façades and the Psychology of Perception in Buildings

We tend to subconsciously seek reassurance from our physical environment, particularly during times of uncertainty. Mark Styles, Managing Director of...

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Draft Building Safety Bill - What Does it Mean For FM?

Linda Hausmanis, CEO of IWFM, reviews what exactly the draft Building Safety Bill means for facilities managers. Hausmanis has been the CEO of the...

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Cleaners Must Be Paid Fair Wage After Role in Fighting COVID-19

Dominic Ponniah, CEO at Cleanology, sets out how Britain’s cleaners must be fairly paid, especially in light of the crucial role they have...

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As COVID-19 Knocks Sentiment, What's Next for Global Commercial Property?

Paul Bagust, Global Property Standards Director at RICS looks to the future of global real estate's occupiers and investors. Bagust has...

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Is Workforce Technology the Key to Flexibility for Cleaning Contractors?

As offices, retail establishments and leisure facilities begin to reopen post-lockdown, how can cleaning contractors use technology to...

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Energy Consciousness – How Behaviour Change Training Can Help

In the wake of the pandemic, how can organisations embrace the opportunity to reset their energy efficiency habits? TEAM Energy's Senior Energy...

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Lidar Technology Could Speed up FM’s COVID-19 Response

What is lidar technology? And how can the facilities management sector leverage it to achieve safe operations? Dr Jun Pei, CEO and co-founder of...

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How can the FM Industry Attract and Nurture More Young Talent?

After the Kickstart Scheme announcement, Tevin Tobun shares his views on how to attract more young people to FM through positive...

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Analysing Short and Long-Term Workplace Trends After COVID-19

Workplace trends have undoubtedly shifted during the COVID-19 lockdown, but which will stand the test of time and become part of our working...

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Where is the Green in Boris’ New Deal?

Steve Malkin, CEO of Planet First provides his reaction to Boris Johnson’s “New Deal” announcement. Malkin is an experienced...

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How Will Catering Change When we Return to our Offices?

Concerned about how post-lockdown office catering might work? Dean Kennett from Fooditude tells us how it can be done safely. Dean Kennett is the...

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World Wellbeing Week – Supporting Employees Post-COVID-19

Niki Fuchs, Managing Director of Office Space in Town, writes about the "new normal" and prioritising employee wellbeing in the...

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The Workplace is Here to Stay, says Oktra

The world has learned a lot about the way we work in the last few months. Oktra managing director Martin Reeves discusses what is certain about the...

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