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Workplace & Wellbeing

Real Living Wage Rate Rises to £10.90 an Hour

The Living Wage Foundation has brought forward its wage increase due to the sharp rise in living costs. The new Living Wage rates have risen...

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Blood Cancer Awareness Month – Knowing the Symptoms

Over half of UK adults cannot name a single symptom of blood cancer despite it being the third biggest cancer killer in the UK. The charity Blood...

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Citi Offers Alternative Work-life Balance for Bankers in Málaga

Citigroup has announced plans to open a new office hub in Málaga, offering a working alternative for employees in comparison to the likes of...

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Latest Office Occupancy Data Shows Highest Figure in 2022 So Far

Data shows average office occupancy rates across London on Thursday 1 September were 42 per cent, one of the highest figures in 2022. Are...

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New York’s Seagram Building Debuts 'The Playground'

As building owners race to offer tenants unique and compelling spaces, a New York real estate development company is blurring the lines between work...

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Managing Buildings During the National Mourning Period – Guidance for FMs

Official national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has begun. Read this guide to changes in workplaces, building maintenance, and...

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FM Firm Supports World Suicide Prevention Day

Facilities services provider ABM, alongside other industry players, is raising awareness about suicide prevention at a London conference. Taking...

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First-Ever European 4 Day Week Pilot Launches

After a series of global pilots, the first-ever Europe-wide four-day working week pilot programme is launching. Over 180 companies in the United...

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Pollution Law Update Ignores IAQ, BESA Objects

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) says it is surprised that changes to pollution laws announced by the government ignore the...

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Does Your Office Match You?

Do you feel optimum productivity under the sound of silence, whilst a co-worker thrives with the pulsating beats of the office playlist? Maybe the...

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Is Food at Work the Key Perk?

Subsidised food and beverages could be key to bringing employees back to the workplace, especially during the cost-of-living crisis, according to a...

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Winter Flu – 'Perfect Storm’ Could Cause Business Closures

Experts are predicting widespread staff absence rates this autumn due to a “perfect storm” of COVID-19 and early flu season. This...

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First UK Commercial Building to Achieve the Top Three Wellbeing Certifications

Bloom Clerkenwell has become the first commercial building in the UK to achieve the highest accreditations for wellbeing, sustainability and digital...

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UK Employees Attend Office Less Than 1.5 Days a Week

On average, British employees come into the office less than 1.5 days a week, according to a global study of almost 80 offices across 13...

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Why Do We Need a Menopause Ambassador?

A new report from the Women and Equalities Committee calls for a Menopause Ambassador to provide support and guidance for the workplace. The...

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World Breastfeeding Week – How to Provide a Supportive Work Space

On World Breastfeeding Week, ThisWeekinFM looks at how to create a work environment suitable for breastfeeding and what is required by law in this...

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Office Space in Town Wins Workplace Hygiene Award

Office Space in Town has achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council in five of its London office...

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The Best Cities for International Business Trips

A new study demonstrates the top ten cities around the world that accommodate for business travel. In 2020, business travel decreased by 61...

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Warsaw ISS HQ First for Platinum Accessibility

The ISS Hub, a new global headquarter hub for the facility service provider ISS in Warsaw, has just been evaluated by accessibility assessment...

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The State of Workplace Experience

HqO have collaborated with Verdantix for their most recent in depth report on the evolving global landscape of commercial real estate, with both the...

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