New research findings reveal that over a third (38 per cent) of those aged 55+ have not received any workplace training for at least decade, or never at all.
Mitie has met or exceeded all 13 of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets for 2020/2021, according to its 2021 Social Value Report, launched today (8 July).
Bolton University will deliver the first dedicated degree apprenticeship in facilities management having won approval as an IWFM Recognised Centre to deliver the IWFM Level 6 Extended Diploma as a dual award with its BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Built Asset Management programme.
Government FM outsourcer Amey has partnered with commercial painting and decorating contractor Bell Group to create a series of prison academies to help transform prisoners’ lives and cut reoffending.
A shortage of skilled technicians will make it increasingly difficult for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector to adopt new ‘alternative’ refrigerants, which are critical to achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Multinational professional services network KPMG UK has launched a ‘four-day fortnight’ as part of a package of measures designed to offer greater flexibility, choice and support to its workers.
Meeting the government’s new carbon emissions target will need an "unprecedented surge in training and recruitment across the building services sector", according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
The Sue Ryder charity is one of the first healthcare providers in England to appoint the recently launched NHS Deep Cleaning and Advisory Service to meet the new official cleaning standard.
While the global pandemic has thrown up questions about the future of offices and workspaces, it’s also placed the importance of future-proofing workforces into sharp relief.
This week the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is launching a public consultation on top-up training for SIA-licensed door supervisors and security guards.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for a redoubling of efforts to improve the diversity in engineering workforces to aid the UK’s economic recovery.
