ISS has been awarded three hard and soft FM contracts by the Government Property Agency under the Crown Commercial Services Facilities Management Marketplace procurement framework (RM 3830). The new contracts for an initial period of five-years include options to extend by up to a further two years, and follow the award of two security contracts…
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ISS has inaugurated a “Future of Work Innovation Lab” in the Portuguese city of Porto dedicated to developing software solutions that meet new workplace demands on employers and employees. As office buildings around the world are increasingly equipped with technology including sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to support a more productive and seamless…
Employees who work from home are more likely to eat indulgent foods, snack between meals, and work longer hours than workplace-based colleagues, according to new research from Compass Group and market intelligence agency Mintel. Healthy Eating Expectations and Realities Analysing insights from 35,000 workers across 26 countries, Compass Group’s Global Eating at Work Survey 2023…
The UK’s Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management has launched ‘Get moving on sustainability: a campaign for change’ which calls on FM professionals to accelerate their organisation’s journey towards Net Zero by upskilling knowledge. Emphasising the ‘critical’ role of workplace and facilities managers in securing a more sustainable future as organisational ‘lynchpins’ who bring together…
UK workplace fit-out specialist BW has appointed Barnaby Smith and Dan Glater as project directors, along with Chloe Xidhas as operations manager. Smith brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at Oktra, a notable player in the London design and build market. With an acute understanding of client needs and industry trends, Smith excels…
NHS Property Services’ Director of Responsible Business, Dr Shamir Ghumra, has been named in the ‘Top 50 Workplace Leaders’ of executives from a range of industries who create a positive impact. The list recognizes leaders who show innovative thinking, exceptional leadership skills, and commitment to affirmative change in their daily work. The inclusion of Dr…
A recent public opinion survey conducted for ISS by Opinium sheds light on the topic of ‘Belonging in the Workplace.’ The research, based on responses from 4,500 individuals working in various industries below management level within organisations with over 250 employees, was conducted between 15th March 2023 and 26th April 2023. Participants represented a cross-section…
The Workspace Design Show is set to take place from 11th to 12th October at the RAI in Amsterdam, offering professionals the opportunity to explore the latest trends, innovations, and ideas in workspace interiors. With over 2,500 workplace professionals expected to attend, the event is definitely one you won’t want to miss. Workspace Design Show…
With meteorologists suggesting temperatures above 35C may become a UK norm, Alex Minett, Head of Products and Markets at Veriforce business CHAS, addresses common concerns about working in hot office and commercial environments. July 2022 saw the Met Office issue its first ever red alert for extreme heat. With four out of ten of the…
Finnish real estate company Antilooppi has launched POOL, the country’s first carbon-neutral workspace network, to meet growing demand for sustainable working environments. The company says it is determined to promote carbon-neutral construction and achieve tangible sustainability outcomes including Net Zero across its €1.4 billion portfolio of 35 office and retail properties offering rental space of…
Guidance on the workplace prevention of scarlet fever and other infections associated with Strep A bacteria from Reckitt brand, Dettol Pro Solutions. Group A Streptococcus (GAS), also known as Strep A, are a common type of bacteria found on the skin or in the throat which, under certain circumstances, can cause disease. GAS infections often…
Aramark volunteers supported organizations in their local communities with seasonal events throughout December. Partnering with the Urban League of Philadelphia Volunteers from Aramark’s Leaders & Employees of African Descent (LEAD) employee resource group (ERG) partnered with the volunteers from throughout the city to deliver over 200 toys and winter clothing items to children and families…
A new survey of over 6,000 employees in the Unites States, the United Kingdom and Australia suggests modern office facilities and workplace practices are essential for retaining the best talent. Almost two-thirds of participants in the independent survey for MRI Software indicated a preference for more ‘hotel-style’ amenities in their workplace, including areas for socialising,…
Disruptive Technologies (DT) has been named as a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree for its Desk Occupancy Sensor. This year’s CES Innovation Awards program received a record number of over 2,100 submissions. The announcement was made ahead of the CES 2023 technology event which will take place in Las Vegas from 5th to 8th January.…
Utelogy Corporation is continuing to unveil platform enhancements, forge new partnerships and expand internationally as it redefines the user experience in increasingly connected global workplaces. The company has been increasing headcount across EMEA and the US, and has also grown its US presence with new headquarters in Petaluma, California, and additional offices in Seattle, WA,…
Bidvest Noonan has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge developed by the charity Wellbeing of Women and launched a new menopause support tool kit for employees across the group. Menopause can be a challenging time. Women usually experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being 51, and symptoms can last…
Tech private equity firm Thoma Bravo and Baltimore-based JMI Equity have launched Eptura™, a provider of workplace technology solutions with a reach of 16,000 customers and combined user base of 16.3 million established by the merger and rebrand of Condeco, iOffice and + SpaceIQ. The move follows previous announcements by the private equity companies who…
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September), ABM will be joining other founding member of the Security Consortium for Suicide Prevention (SCSP) at a conference in London to consider strategies for preventing unnecessary loss of life within the security industry. Launched earlier this year with ABM’s support, the SCSP is a network of security…
Robertson Facilities Management has been awarded a place on the new Crown Commercial Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework – RM6232 after applying successfully for two lots. Robertson FM has over twenty years of experience in the industry and acceptance on the framework, which will be in place for the next four years, will…
Sodexo is celebrating its first quarter of a century operating in India. Since entering the market in 1997, the multinational foodservice and facility services provider has demonstrated agility and innovation by expanding its offering year-on-year to become a comprehensive employee experience services provider. With a team of 40,500+ professionals, Sodexo India is improving the quality…
Churchill Group have been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6232 Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework. Crown Commercial Service supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2021/22, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £2.8bn – supporting…
EMCOR UK has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Facilities Management and Workplace Services (RM6232) framework. CCS supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2020/21, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £2.04bn – supporting world-class public…
FSI has begun trading as MRI Software following its August 2021 acquisition, with the Concept Evolution CAFM/IWMS platform also rebranded as ‘MRI Evolution’. “Integrating FSI with MRI Software strengthens both organisations’ ability to support FM teams across a range of industry sectors by delivering an enhanced, scalable technology platform to manage and maintain facilities effectively,”…
UK government executive procurement agency Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has awarded 44 supplier places on its new Facilities Management and Workplace Services framework. The new framework supports the principles of the Government’s Sourcing Playbook by heavily weighting ‘quality’ in its contract award criteria, rather than lowest cost – emphasising the importance of social value and…
Pareto Facilities Management has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Service Facilities Management & Workplace Services framework (RM6232). The company applied successfully to be prequalified as a service vendor under 1(a), 1(b), 3(a) and 3(b) of the framework, entitling it to tender on individual contracts worth up to a value of £10m annually.…
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Aramark has been recognized by DiversityInc has recognised Aramark as a Top Company for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for the first time, also recognising the foodservice and facility services provider as a “Top 50” company for diversity for a sixth consecutive year. During the 21st annual Top 50 Companies for Diversity event hosted by DiversityInc,…
Envoy latest additions to its hot desking platform bring a personalized touch to hybrid working by allowing emloyees to tailor their experience via the addition of favourites, photo profile, multi-day scheduling and “desk” features. The updates also allow admin and workplace teams to complete tasks more efficiently with its admin booking and neighborhoods and proof…
Service Works Global (SWG) has been named a ‘Leader’ in Verdantix’ Green Quadrant: Integrated Workplace Management Systems 2022, which ranks the software developer’s QFM solution top for ‘maintenance and asset management functionality’. Gary Watkins, Service Works Global CEO, says: “The Green Quadrant report shows that we have demonstrated a market-leading and strong functionality across a…
Allianz Holdings has appointed Colliers as its preferred UK real estate partner to deliver a new ways of working review focused on the insurer’s ESG objectives, with the additional objective of maximising the efficiency of its real estate through the use of technology and innovation. Allianz’s Property and Workspace Services team issued a competitive request…
Planon has been named a ‘Leader’ in Verdantix’ 2022 Green Quadrant: Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) report. The company’s digital workplace and smart building solutions were acknowledged for delivering end-to-end real estate management capabilities, comprehensive workplace services tools for employees, advanced business intelligence integrations, and broad functionality for facility management service providers. The Verdantix Green…
Sodexo has received a Silver Employer award from Stonewall, the world’s second-largest LGBT+ charity, for its commitment and efforts in being an LGBT+ inclusive employer. The award comes as part of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index and Bring Yourself to Work campaign, which highlights the importance of inclusive work environments. Every year Stonewall publishes…
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John Nicklin, managing director of workplace technology specialist Juggl Desks, provides insights into one of the newest, and rudest of terms to enter into the post-Covid-19 workplace vernacular. There’s a new term for employees who go into the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and work from home on Mondays and Fridays, and it’s making some people blush. So-called…
Sodexo UK and Ireland have announced a strategic health and wellbeing partnership with Spectrum.Life to provide their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to all colleagues with a comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing solutions to support their mental and physical health. Since 2015, Sodexo has provided an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support colleagues with life’s…
Despite widespread acknowledgment hybrid working will be a mainstay of the post-Covid-19 era, employers are experiencing considerable structural difficulties implementing strategies that work, according to the latest research on the EMEA market from JLL. JLL-Perspectives-for-Enterprise-2022-1
Over half of companies in the EMEA region are still not ready to implement a structural shift to support hybrid working and must do more to create responsible, personalised and experiential workplaces, according to a new report from JLL. A key finding of the research is that organisations, globally, are looking to continue flexibility in…
EMCOR UK has launched AXIS, a mobile and desktop app that provides employees with instant access to a range of workplace services. The app which interfaces with common computer-aided facility management platforms, can be configured to assist with performing common tasks and functions, including: Book desks and meeting rooms Book EV charging points and car…
Despite wide acceptance of the role of ventilation in containing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in multi-occupant spaces, facilities managers continue to encounter difficulties upgrading HVAC filtration systems to support recommended high-efficiency particular air (HEPA) filtration capabilities. In this whitepaper, Swedish multinational clean air solutions provider, Camfil A/S, considers alternative solutions currently available. Remobilisation_Strategies_for_the_workplace
23.11.2021, 12:40 Dramatic Post-Pandemic Shift in UK Workplace Preferences A new survey of 500 UK employees suggests a halving of the numbers of staff working full time in offices following the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey results also reveal only 24 per cent of employees who were asked to express their preference would chose to return…
05.11.2021, 13:00 Sodexo Recognised for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion For a second consecutive year Sodexo has achieved Advocate status in the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark which measures LGBTIQ+ inclusivity among top employers. The benchmark consists of a detailed review and analysis of eight categories that show progress on LGBTIQ+ inclusion within the workplace: Policy & Communication, Employee…
29.10.2021, 11:39 Erik Jaspers Elevated to IFMA Fellow The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has recognised the contribution of Erik Jaspers, Global Strategy & Innovation Director at Planon, to its international development by naming him as a Fellow. Jaspers, a consummate FM Technology expert who has helped define the agenda for information technology in the…
19.10.2021, 09:07 Door Hardware and Hygiene in Public Buildings Daniel May, director, Consort Architectural Hardware, discusses the contribution of door hardware to maintaining hygiene in public facilities. Health and hygiene are delicate themes, particularly in today’s settings. Both our homes and public building environments can have a huge impact on our wellbeing, and over the…
08.10.2021, 08:50 Ensuring Fire Safety At Work Fire safety is possibly one of the most important things that employers need to consider, alongside other health and safety measures. Workplaces often have a high number of people entering the building, and workplaces often hold highly flammable materials such as chemicals and paper documents. Luckily,…
23.09.2021, 12:33 The Future of Lunch A Karakuri Semblr food robot is preparing 4,000 lunches for returning office-based employees of British online grocer Ocado in what is believed to be the world’s largest deployment of the technology in a high-volume catering environment. The initiative which has also involved Angel Hill Food Co – the…
24.08.2021, 16:46 Sodexo Announces Senior Corporate Services Appointments Sodexo has made three appointments to its Corporate Services leadership team in the United Kingdom and Ireland as it strengthens its Vital Spaces workplace services proposition. Paula Stevenson has been appointed managing director, with Libby Escolme joining as marketing director and brand head, and Harpreet Cheema becomings Head of…
16.08.2021, 16:02 MRI Adds FSI Cloud Platform to IWMS Portfolio MRI has acquired UK developer of enterprise class cloud-based facilities management software, FSI, in a move that will strengthen its integrated workplace management software capabilities. FSI has more than 300 clients around the world, including Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The…
30.07.2021, 12:06 Keeping Compliance on the Menu Jeremy Harrison, managing director of MSL Property Care Services, explains why the UK’s hospitality sector needs to pay attention to facility compliance following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. With the end of lockdown now a reality in the United Kingdom, those within the hospitality sector will be preparing…
06.07.2021, 12:05 Workplace Wellbeing Before Innovation Workplace wellbeing will be more important to organisations than product or service innovation according to research conducted by catering brand, Bartlett Mitchell. Appearing in a report entitled, ‘Reimagining Catering post Covid’, the research finds 80 per cent of employees are still formulating how their company will implement remote…
24.06.2021, 11:41 Dedicated Hybrid Workplace Management Solution MRI Software has launched Workplace Central, a unified workplace management offering targeted at businesses with hybrid workforces. According to the company, the new platform allows property and facility managers to gain visibility across all facets of the commercial sites they operate to ensure they are well-run and safe,…
21.06.2021, 12:56 With LGBT Pride Week celebrations underway in the United Kingdom, Securitas is launching its LGBTQ+ staff network, [email protected] – a first for the security industry. What is [email protected]? “The purpose of [email protected] is to work in partnership with managers and colleagues from across the business to create an inclusive and diverse working environment…
27.05.2021, 20:33 Supporting Workplace Optimization with Real-time Insights Workplace asset management SaaS provider iOFFICE and IoT sensor company VergeSense have announced a new partnership. As employees in many countries return to the office, businesses are under intense pressure to provide safe, sanitized workspaces that also reflect the flexibility and autonomy employees gained while working from…
05.05.2021, 12:17 Championing Workplace Mental Health Aramark Northern Europe is introducing Mental Health Champions as part of its long-standing effort to support employees struggling with mental health difficulties. The new champions will support all businesses that come under the Aramark Northern Europe structure in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and offshore. Following…
14.04.2021, 10:21 Mace Announces Senior Appointments Mace has announced the appointment of Hannah Vickers as Chief of Staff, and also appointed Andrew Smart as Head of FM Consultancy within its facilities management business, Operate. The Chief of Staff position is a new role for Mace and will directly support Group CEO Mark Reynolds and the…
30.03.2021, 11:05 Planon Identified as IWMS Leader Planon has been named a ‘Leader’ in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Workplace Management System 2020-2021 Vendor Assessment which provides an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT suppliers. The IDC MarketScape evaluated Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) vendors by two primary categories; namely the capability…
26.03.2021, 12:41 EMCOR Awarded Place on UK Public Procurement Framework EMCOR UK have been awarded a place on Fusion21’s new £1.1 billion Workplace & Facilities Framework of prequalified suppliers, creating opportunities worth up to £750 million. Launched as a procurement mechanism and dynamic purchasing systems for property, construction and the built environment, Fusion21 works with…
17.03.2021, 16:18 Monitoring Railway Lighting Ensuring the safety and security of employees and passengers is a key priority for every railway operator. The SOCOTEC Group explains why lighting has a crucial role to play. Adequate lighting allows employees to assess any potential risks to themselves and the general public, as the quicker it is to…
16.03.2021, 23:38 Hybrid Working and Mandating COVID Vaccines A majority of adults surveyed for a report on working preferences in the United States post-Covid-19, want employers to embrace hybrid work practices and enforce mandatory vaccination against the coronavirus. The Return to the Workplace Report which was commissioned by workplace technology platform, Envoy, examines employee attitudes on…
04.03.2021, 13:21 Building Successful Working Relationships in CRE Hannah Koole-Browne, associate director at CRE consultancy Incendium, discusses the growing importance of collaborative approaches in developing corporate real estate strategy. One of the outcomes of the last 12 years is the sea-change we are seeing in the way corporates are approaching their real estate strategy. But…
03.03.2021, 12:39 OneWISH Virtual Congress on International Women’s Day OneWISH, the coalition recently established to promote “Women and Inclusion in Safety and Health”, will host an inaugural virtual conference on 9 March. The Coalition focuses on forging positive, productive links between the various health and safety networks around the globe, and to bring positive change…
26.02.2021, 08:03 Optimising Workplaces Post-Covid-19 With the United Kingdom hastily preparing for the reopening of the economy, The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and Ricoh have published new guidance for on optimising workspaces. The publication, the the seventh in a series of guidance notes under a ‘Creating better workplaces‘ partnership between the institute and…
26.02.2021, 07:27 Flexible Working, Happy Employees and CO2 Emissions A new analysis of flexible working preferences in the UK post-lockdown points to a potential reduction of CO2 emissions by around a quarter, but also raises concerns over the quality of office environments. With the Government revealing its roadmap for the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, workers are set to return…
17.02.2021, 14:30 MRI Strengthens IWMS Capabilities MRI Software has entered into an agreement to acquire Manhattan, the real estate and workplace solutions division of Trimble. The agreement which follows the acquisition last month of lease administration, accounting and facilities management software company AMTdirect, will strengthen MRI’s technological footprint and bolster its client base in North America,…
10.02.2021, 04:06 NEC4 Facilities Management Contract NEC has launched a suite of new contracts designed specifically for the procurement of facilities management services. Developed with input from The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) in the United Kingdom, the NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) is intended as a reference for appointing service providers for a period…
09.02.2021, 06:38 A New Concept in Workplace Catering UK contract caterer Talkington Bates has introduced a flexible catering offer to support businesses planning post-Covid=19 returns to the office. The company’s FLx Catering Solution is a completely flexible offer to help organisations wanting to provide catering as part of their return to work programme but…
INvolve, the global network and consultancy championing diversity and inclusion in business, has named Jonathan Foot, Compass Group Head of Apprenticeships and managing director Robin Mills in its annual lists. The lists celebrate individuals across the globe who are driving change for inclusion in the workplace and beyond. It includes business leaders and allies who…
12.01.2021, 12:30 Digital Retrofit to Improve Safety and Facilitate Flexible Working Schneider Electric has announced it is deploying its innovative EcoStruxure™ Workplace Advisor system across its London, Warrington, and Coventry offices. The system will manage an area of 4,550 sqm across the three offices resulting in an expected space utilisation improvement from its deployment of…
04.12.2020, 12:39 Supporting Workplace Inclusion Derwent fm has been ranked 40th in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List of organisations that promote inclusive workplace practices. Now in its fifth year, the list has become the leading cross industry index harnessing best practice and innovation to drive inclusion for all. Announced through a virtual event,…
25.11.2020, 13:06 Making Time for Life Safety Systems Karen Trigg, Allegion UK Business Development Manager, explains why properties vacated during lockdown present ideal opportunities for performing statutory fire and safety inspections. Regular building maintenance has and always will be a fundamental part of a facilities manager role. Work can sometimes feel continuous, ensuring everything from…
24.11.2020, 08:54 Managing Building Occupancy for COVID-security Dan Shields, CEO of Building IoT management platform operator, Shields Energy, explains how realtime management of occupancy levels and indoor air quality is making facilities safer post-Covid-19. Facilities managers and health and safety (H&S) professionals have had to make significant changes to the way their spaces are managed.…
28.10.2020, 09:48 Committing to Workplace Racial Inclusion Atalian Servest has committed to uphold the UK’s Race at Work Charter as part of a broader commitment to racial equality under its CHROMA diversity and inclusion (D&I) platform. The charter is a government initiative, launched in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed…
14.10.2020, 22:29 Partnership Extends Planon IWMS Capabilities Planon will be integrating MazeMap’s digital wayfinding solutions into its real estate, space, and asset management software following the announcement of a new partnership. MazeMap specialises in digital indoor and outdoor wayfinding for large campuses including universities, hospitals, office complexes, and conference venues. By connecting MazeMap’s technology with…
14.10.2020, 20:16 Gold Award of Excellence in Facilities Management 2020 Multinational facility services provider GSH Group is the winner of this year’s Global FM Gold Award of Excellence in Facilities Management. The award recognises the company’s contribution to an innovative project to transform biomass-waste, created in the production process, into a burnable fuel which is…
13.10.2020, 12:28 Addressing Workplace IAQ UK mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractor Evotech has launched Evotech Air Quality, a new division dedicated to tackling poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in workplaces. The venture will offer state-of-the-art air monitoring solutions alongside a host of advisory and technical services. According to studies, indoor air can be up to…
30.09.2020, 01:30 Employers Failing to Address Financial Pain A new report suggests workers in the UK are experiencing unparalleled levels of financial stress with little support from employers during Covid-19. The Workplace Wellbeing Study published by on demand technology provider Hastee reports two-thirds of workers surveyed indicated they have experienced personal finance-related stress during…
11.09.2020, 01:04 Expediting Workplace Re-entry in Silicon Valley Design modifications will support the safe relocation of tenants to the new Lawrence Station Office and R&D complex which is under construction in Santa Clara, California. Owned and developed by Bayview Development Group (BDG), the five-story, 173,472 square foot development is situated at 3655 Kifer Road. In the…
08.09.2020, 13:43 Honing in on the Workplace Experience Workplace hospitality provider Bennett Hay has refreshed its brand and repositioned itself to reflect the changing face of the workplace Under the moniker of ‘Blended Services’, the company has moved away from the constraints of the traditional siloed facilities management norms. Instead the company is addressing…
03.09.2020, 13:56 Flexible Access to Resilient Facilities Managed IT, Cloud and recovery services provider Sungard Availability Services (Sungard AS) has launched a new serviced workplace offering at seven UK sites. With recent research conducted by IDC highlighting that more than three quarters of employees (77%) in the UK expect to see a mixture of…
23.07.2020, 16:41 Expression of Interest – IBM TRIRIGA® IWMS (No. E-2020-354) The Council of the City of Sydney invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) for specialist TRIRIGA Integrated Workplace Management System (IWM) Remediation & Implementation services relating to its portfolio of around 250 properties. EoI are invited from qualified vendors globally. The Council is both a…
10.07.2020, 10:03 Lab Tests Support Paint Manufacturer’s Covid-19 Claims The anti-viral properties of Airlite paint have been confirmed by independent test results from La Sapienza University of Rome and the Guangdong Detection Centre of Microbiology. Airlite is a technology embedded in a mineral paint which, when in the presence of light and air humidity, creates…
10.07.2020, 09:22 Another Barrier of Protection Karen Trigg from Allegion UK presents the case for antimicrobial door and window hardware finishes. The spread of COVID-19 has sent a shockwave of concern across the world. It has acted as a wakeup call for everyone – from government and healthcare officials to the general public and…
08.07.2020, 10:09 Covid Hub to Support Workplace Reopening A new Covid Info Hub from Bartlett Mitchell provide customers and the UK’s wider hospitality sector with support and information ahead of reopening. The portal which is hosted on the company’s website, offers users advice, toolkits, videos, expert guides, and a risk assessment, as well as a broad…
06.07.2020, 20:22 Technology Veterans Join MRI MRI Software has appointed Scott Bartlett as Vice President of Occupier Solutions and Sean Slack as its Vice President of Partnerships. Bartlett assumes responsibility for developing and managing the company’s suite of integrated workplace management solutions (IWMS) which help corporate occupiers manage their real estate leases and optimize their workplace. Slack…
23.06.2020, 15:22 Making Touchless Offices the New Normal A strategic global patnership between Salesforce and Siemens is promising to support businesses returning to work by building smart, connected workplaces of the future. The partnership will combine Salesforce’s Work.com, powered by Customer 360, and Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure solutions, including Comfy and Enlighted, to orchestrate the processes,…
23.06.2020, 11:17 BSI Introduces Workplace Hygiene Solution BSI has launched a suite of products and services to help organisations address operational challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. The new Workplace Hygiene Solution from the global certification body including standards, consultancy, training, auditing and the BSI Kitemark™ – a mark of trust. The programme has been developed…
18.06.2020, 20:32 Is Your Workplace Safe? ISS has launched Pure Space, a bolt-on disinfectant product to complement cleaning services it already provides in workplaces. With millions of workers preparing to return to work worldwide, Covid-19 is casting a the spotlight on workplace hygiene, and the measures employees are taking to deep-cleaning facilities. Research also suggests…
18.06.2020, 15:56 Living Wage Foundation Recognises Corps CEO Mike Bullock, CEO of Corps Security which was established in 1859, has been appointed a member of the Living Wage Foundation’s Recognised Service Provider Leadership Group. The appointment follows a decision by the company to join the Living Wage Foundation’s Service Provider Recognition Scheme earlier this year, as…
16.06.2020, 10:05 A Risk-free Home Working Revolution? An analysis of 750 academic papers for the Advanced Workplace Institute (AWI) has identified trust, social cohesion, and information sharing as potential casualties of the migration towards working virtually. The AWI partnered with the Centre for Evidence Based Management, a global network of top-flight academics, to analyse relevant…
10.06.2020, 11:51 Protecting Returning Workers from Harm SOCOTEC explains why following respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and mask face-fit guidelines is now even more essential for workforces exposed to hazardous substances. Whilst Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) tends to be implemented as the last line of protection, current circumstances make it even more important for employers to ensure…
14.05.2020, 16:42 Trimble Launches ManhattanONE™ Cloud IWMS Trimble has announced the availability of ManhattanONE, the company’s next-gen Cloud-based Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS). Described as a “comprehensive solution for centralizing key real estate functions and data analyses essential for optimizing real estate performance, improving decision-making and enhancing the employee experience”, ManhattanONE provides simple and flexible access to…
15.04.2020, 16:12 COVID-19 Workplace Hygiene Programme Benchmarking service Sitemark has launched a programme to support operators of business premises in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to highlight risks that might not be detected by common cleaning standards which often rely exclusively on visual inspection, the programme is targeted at facility managers…