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How Facility Managers Can Enhance Wellbeing By Diversifying What The Workplace Delivers

An open, well-lit but empty office By Paul Eatock, Managing Director, Eatock Design & Build.

Looking out for employee wellbeing is no longer a HR-only issue. Today, the impacts decision-making has on the mental health of those involved must be a consideration for all; from business and team managers to those managing the facilities in which workers operate. As 81% of organisations increase their focus on the mental health of their employees, a greater emphasis on ensuring the wellness of a building for those who inhabit it is now being placed upon facility managers to establish wellbeing from the outset.


The Workplace Conundrum - Making The Right Hybrid Choice

An open-plan office lit by hanging bulbs As hybrid working strategies mature, companies are fast discovering that choice is vital. Employers need to offer a flexible approach to balance diverse home and office working preferences. But they must also provide a choice of technology options, especially in key unified communication (UC) tools. Consolidating onto a single UC platform may appear to be the best solution, but limiting every employee to a single solution can constrain productivity, undermine morale and encourage the use of Shadow IT, explains Jason Barker, SVP EMEA & APAC, IR.


Energy As A Risk –
How To Reduce Energy Usage And Protect Your Business

A row of office windows, all illuminated By Kam Singh, Director of Carbon Solutions, EMCOR UK.

The end of the Government energy support scheme for businesses last month should have been on the radar of FM’s for some time – it was in January that the Chancellor confirmed the scheme would be changing at the end of March. While some high-use industries will get enhanced support, the majority will no longer be able to rely on the Government to the same extent.


Working At Height –
Approaching Compliance To The New Standard BS7883

Window cleaners working at height in safety harnesses By Nick Marshall, Head Of Sales And Marketing, Omega Red Group.

The highest price does not always mean the highest quality, therefore, assessing a purchase based on a product or service’s ability to meet business requirements and successful past performance are vital to ensuring quality takes precedence over the enticement of a low price.

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