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Business leaders need to explore non-traditional hires if they want to guarantee the best teams, says Mark Wilson, CEO of Wilson Fletcher The world of work has changed profoundly over the past two years. The pandemic has brought a seismic…
Stand and deliver
Sit-stand desks have surged in popularity in office spaces in recent years – but are they making the difference they should? And are they even being used properly says Guy Osmond, Managing Director of Osmond Ergonomics Office workers are a…
Sue Gray report shows lack of respect in government for cleaning staff
Blog from Jim Melvin, Chairman British Cleaning Council The recent shocking findings of the Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties showed that we still have some way to go until we achieve the recognition the cleaning sector and staff…
Battle ready
A range of pests can wage war on your premises, says Paul Bates, MD of Cleankill Pest Control, with advice on how to win the battle against pests by taking a strategic approach in deterring, detecting and eradicating the problem Pest…
Measuring ethics and compliance programme effectiveness
Susan Divers, Director of Thought Leadership for LRN, leads LRN’s advisory strategy, helping companies build values-based, ethical corporate cultures that inspire principled performance and responsible workplace behaviour and ensure…
What about water?
In the first edition of a three-part series on research into water management, Chris Havers, Programme Director Acclaro Advisory & SFMI focuses on materiality and customer engagement Being a responsible business means accounting for…
Shape shifting
Paul Edward, Managing Director of British office furniture designer and manufacturer Staverton explains why choosing flexible and mobile furniture can help employees to shape the environment to suit their needs The pandemic, and our…
Making a difference
Bianca Angelico Chief DayMaker, On Verve shares advice on how front-of-house teams can support neurodiverse employees and guests Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is high on the agenda for many UK businesses. In order for D&I…
Surveillance standards
Matthew Holliday, Director of Approval Schemes at the National Security Inspectorate, explains how a range of changes to standards in surveillance monitored alarm systems are helping to improve facilities’ protection Technological advances…
Pest proof
Natalie Bungay, Technical Compliance Manager at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), explains why pests should remain a priority post-pandemic. Fundamental shifts in working patterns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have…
Workplace companion
Global real estate solutions provider M&G has invested in the MyWorkplace app from Spica Technologies to help streamline its employee and visitor experience. FMJ visited M&G’s head office in London’s Fenchurch Street to see it in…
Meeting net zero
Approximately 70 per cent of the UK’s non-residential building stock was constructed before the year 2000. According to the Green Building Council, if the UK’s 2050 net zero targets are to be met, improved energy efficiency and reductions…