Hybrid Working: What It Means for Facilities Management
26 January 2022Hybrid working. It’s a phrase that we didn’t hear very often before 2020. But as we now all start the return to the office, what does this mean for facilities management? Our team share their thoughts – Hybrid Working Means Office Occupancy is Increasing The majority workers who have spent the last 2 years at […]
5 Tips to Write The Perfect Facilities Management Job Description
10 November 2021When it comes to writing a facilities management job description, where do you start? And does it really matter? Well, yes, is the simple answer. Not only should each employee have a clear job description as part of the HR process. Crafting the perfect job description can actually help you to secure the best talent. […]
Why Use a Specialist Facilities Management Recruitment Agency?
08 November 2021If you’re looking to recruit FM professionals then using a specialist facilities management recruitment agency could be the way ahead. Working with an agency fast-tracks your access to quality candidates who are pre-screened and perfect for the job. But that’s not the only benefit of working with a specialist. Read on to find out why […]
5 Things all Facilities Managers Should Have on Their CV
13 October 2021Time to write your Facilities Manager CV? With radical changes to the planning system afoot, now could be the time to brush up your CV. Before you start CV writing, think about how you can differentiate your CV when you’re job hunting. Keep it short, ideally no more than 2 pages, and use bullet points, […]
What Does a Facilities Manager Do?
02 October 2021The role of a facilities manager is a varied one. From strategic planning and maintenance, to managing staff and third parties. No two days are the same. Facilities managers help ensure that buildings provide and safe and healthy working environment for all its occupants. There has been a renewed focus on staff wellbeing in recent […]
Green buildings and the FM role in the environment
27 May 2021If you’re in facilities management you’ll be well aware of going green – the process of making systems and buildings environmentally sustainable and low impact. Think about your building. How many hours are the lights on? How much energy is required to keep assets running? And how can FM create sustainability in older buildings? In […]
The great return: why conventional workplaces still matter
14 May 2021With 78% of workers saying they want to work from home three days a week, the days of conventional workplaces might seem numbered. But despite the success of WFH, there are some compelling reasons why the idea that office workplaces have become obsolete could be premature. Here’s why there’s no need to panic if you’re […]
Happy World Facilities Management Day
12 May 2021The purpose of World FM Day is to recognise and celebrate the vital work that workplace and facilities managers and the wider industry contributes to business worldwide. It aims to raise the profile of the facilities profession anywhere that its practitioners influence the health, safety, productivity, and wellbeing of people who use the built environment. […]
The rapidly evolving world of remote facilities management
21 April 2021If you work in facilities management you’ll be familiar with preventative maintenance, managed rollouts and making data-driven decisions. They’re all effective ways to lower spend and extend asset longevity. But the way you carry out your work is changing. Remote facilities management could be the new normal if hybrid styles of working take hold. You […]
Next steps following an FM interview
13 April 2021Did you know that what you do after an interview could impact on whether you get the job? If you’ve ever wondered whether you should follow up on an interview with an email or call, then you may be interested in making the most of the post-interview period. If you want to reinforce the professional […]