Avison Young’s acquisition of UK-based real estate advisory business GVA – announced originally last November has been completed. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/gva-acquisition-results-in-global-avison-young-brand/ News from FM World
Day: January 31, 2019
Report points to 'eight key ways to strengthen global FM market'
The facilities management profession’s demands are becoming more focused on specialised services, according to the Global Facilities Management Market Report. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/report-points-to-eight-key-ways-to-strengthen-global-fm-market/ News from FM World
Government pledges £100m for cybersecurity upgrades
The UK is planning to invest up to £70 million in cybersecurity in a bid to eradicate some of the most damaging cyber threats facing businesses, says the government. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/government-pledges-100m-for-cybersecurity-upgrades/ News from FM World
Frontline workers turn to unapproved apps for work-related messaging
Over half of frontline workers who have ‘desk-less’ jobs say they use messaging apps up to six times a day for work-related communications, according to research by private enterprise social network Speakap. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/frontline-workers-turn-to-unapproved-apps-for-work-related-messaging/ News from FM World
Employees' 'financial well-being' increasingly seen as employers's role
Access to financial education is one of several benefits being increasingly demanded of employers, according to a survey by global professional services firm Aon. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/employees-financial-well-being-increasingly-seen-as-employerss-role/ News from FM World