Steve Teesdale - 04.05.2020
More than Merely Words
Steve Teasdale, co-Founder and Vice-President of Scientific Affairs at InnuScience, explains why the distinction between cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting is central to controlling COVID-19.
Axel Schmidt - 01.05.2020
International Workers' Day 2025: A Robots-only Affair?
With AI, automation and robotics performing more and more workplace tasks, ProGlove communications manager, Axel Schmidt, considers the future of International Workers' Day.
Cathy Spears - 30.04.2020
Manufacturing: Bouncing Back from COVID-19
Despite gloomy predictions for the manufacturing sector, the hiatus in production ushered in by COVID-19 lockdowns and falling demand presents a breathing space for reviewing and streamlining...
Justin Bean - 25.04.2020
Facilitating Food Supply Management During COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 crisis is affecting many verticals and markets, its impact on the food supply chain space has been disproportionate.
Bryan Christiansen - 22.04.2020
The Magic Behind Condition Based Maintenance
Bryan Christiansen, CEO of Limble CMMS, explains why Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is becoming the methodology of choice for operators of manufacturing facilities.
Chris Hurcombe - 21.04.2020
Preparing for New Time of Use Tariffs
Chris Hurcombe, CEO of third-party energy intermediary Catalyst Commercial Services, discusses changes to time of use tariffs for electricity network charges that come into effect in April 2021.
Cathy Spears - 20.04.2020
Retaining Staff in 2020
Staff retention is often a big challenges for talent managers but can be overcome by considering and listening to the career needs of employees.
Cathy Spears - 01.04.2020
What to Expect from Customer Support Software?
The right software can transform customer support and retention for many businesses but often depends on their specific requirements, as well as a willingness to train support personnel.
Paul Twiss - 31.03.2020
Keeping COVID-19 at Bay
Paul Twiss, InnuScience marketing director, explains why governments are advocating soap and water as a primary defence against COVID-19.
Paul Lucas - 16.03.2020
Debunking the Myth: Why FM is Not Exclusively About Managing Contracts
Paul Lucas, managing director of Artic building Services, explains why the daily responsibilities of facilities managers extend well beyond managing contracts and contractors.
Cathy Spears - 16.03.2020
Is the MBA Still the Holy Grail of Business Degrees?
The MBA degree has long been regarded as an essential qualification for managers who want to lead the biggest and best businesses. But is this still the case?
Cathy Spears - 12.03.2020
Supporting the Next Generation of Facilities Managers After Retirement
If hanging up your boots is the last thing on your mind after a successful career in facilities management, there are several ways you can put your hard-earned skills to good use, and still enjoy...
Cathy Spears - 11.03.2020
A Place for Everything, Everything in its Place
Clutter can be the scourge of many an office environment, with documents competing with stationery and technology for desk space, and disorder impairing productivity.
Rene Buhay - 05.03.2020
The Fuss Should Fit the Forum
Rene Buhay, VP Sales & Marketing with AVer Europe, looks at the conferencing technology requirements of differentky sized rooms.
Cathy Spears - 03.03.2020
The Best Channels for Attracting Top Talent
With a large number of recruitment channels now available to HR managers, Cathy Spears explains why it is important to select those that understand an employer's brand, industry and skills...
Klaus Allion - 27.02.2020
Keeping Green Construction Safe
Klaus Allion, ANT Telecom managing director, says lone worker devices are assuming critical importance as a greener construction industry transitions to novel but frequently less understood...
Cathy Spears - 20.02.2020
Is Repurposing Empty Buildings the Panacea for Homelessness?
Cathy Spears weights up the arguments which are advocated for repurposing empty properties to solve the homelessness problem.
Cathy Spears - 18.02.2020
The Remit of Facilities Management
With facilities management firms across the UK often finding it difficult to define their responsibilities precisely, Cathy Spears considers the services offered within a typical portfolio.
Cathy Spears - 13.02.2020
Learning with Protolabs’ Insight Video Series
If you are in an industry that uses digital manufacturing, 3D printing or CNC machining, it is always good to know what is at the forefront of technology, as well as the latest techniques that are...
Paul Lucas - 11.02.2020
Facilities Management and Wellbeing in Your Workplace
Paul Lucas, managing director of Artic Building Services, revisits the link between physical and mental wellbeing, and workplace performance.
Cathy Spears - 07.02.2020
Fun Ideas for Team Building in London
With better employee engagement high up on the priority list of many organisations, Cathy Spears investigates some of the team building activities London and its surrounding areas have to offer.
Cathy Spears - 07.02.2020
Trends in Promotional Merchandising
With the trade show season firmly underway, Cathy Spears looks at the latest trends in promotional and branded gifts merchandising.
Paul Casson , Jaimie Woodhall - 31.01.2020
Stop the Flu from Spreading through your Office
Paul Casson, Technical Field Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene and Jamie Woodhall, UK Technical & Innovation Manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene, discuss the importance of good hygiene...
Jake Vernon - 23.01.2020
A New Era for Ammonia Gas Detection
Jake Vernon considers ammonia gas detection signaling requirements in revised International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration IIAR 2-A Regulations that take effect in the United States next year.
Tom Kolsun - 21.01.2020
Is Your Ventilation Stuck in the 1970s?
Tom Kolsun, Strategic Accounts Manager with Aircuity, Inc., presents the case for better ventilation of educational and student facilities.
Cathy Spears - 21.01.2020
Healthcare: Why Medical Indemnity Insurance is Important
Cathy Spears explains why professional indemnity insurance makes sense in the medical industry.
Cathy Spears - 17.01.2020
Making the Most of Your Office Environment
Cathy Spears considers some of the challenges associated with maximising office space and creating a productive working environment.
FM Editor - 16.01.2020
Is Technology Always the Solution?
Businesses are at risk of focusing on the latest security technologies, without giving proper thought to the process, policy and procedures needed to support them, according to Brendan McGarrity,...
Cathy Spears - 06.01.2020
Roofing: How to Avoid Being Starstruck
Despite their allure, roofing contracts for high-profile clients have the potential to make, as well as break, company reputations and require an extra vigilant approach.
FM Editor - 10.12.2019
Destructive Workplace Paper Waste
Mark Harper of HSM UK provides insight into how and why businesses need to introduce and maintain the correct processes when disposing of paper waste, to ensure they don't get into hot water.