Half of UK workers have quit their job because of a poor relationship with their boss, according to research by jobs board Totaljobs. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/half-of-workers-quit-because-of-the-boss/ News from FM World
Year: 2019
Arcus FM signs deal to deliver for Hermes
Facilities management company Arcus FM has been awarded a contract with Hermes, the parcel delivery and courier services firm. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/arcus-fm-signs-deal-to-deliver-for-hermes/ News from FM World
Workers still fear talking about their mental health
Approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year, according to figures from mental health charity Mind. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/news-analysis/workers-still-fear-talking-about-their-mental-health/ News from FM World
burnt out Workers need more support from employers
Burnt out workers need more support from their employers, writes Herpreet Kaur Grewal. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/news-analysis/burnt-out-workers-need-more-support-from-employers/ News from FM World
Flexible work and space needed
Demand for flexible working opportunties and flexible space continues to rise, reports Herpreet Kaur Grewal. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/news-analysis/flexible-work-and-space-needed/ News from FM World
Workers lie about taking 'mental health days'
Workers are taking an average of four ‘mental health days’ a year but lying about it to their boss for fear of being judged, demoted or sacked. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/workers-lie-about-taking-mental-health-days/ News from FM World
Businesses appeal to chancellor to broaden apprenticeship levy
A coalition of business bodies representing tens of thousands of employers and millions of workers has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, urging him to use the spending review to broaden the apprenticeship levy. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/businesses-appeal-to-chancellor-to-broaden-apprenticeship-levy/ News from FM World
Workers prefer 'landscaped' offices to traditional open-plan
Fewer people would opt for open-plan offices and private offices when offered more agile options, shows research by Workplace Unlimited. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/workers-prefer-landscaped-offices-to-traditional-open-plan/ News from FM World
The Friday catch-up 30/08/2019
Our selection of the other workplace and facilities management announcements made this week. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/the-friday-catch-up-30-08-2019/ News from FM World
Solid labour markets boost demand for office space in top global economies
A mid-year global office report by Avison Young released this week shows that the overall vacancy in the 5.3 billion-square feet US office market has increased. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/solid-labour-markets-boost-demand-for-office-space-in-top-global-economies/ News from FM World