Employers must do more to train and upskill older workers to prepare them for the digital economy, says a survey and report from Business in the Community (BITC). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/employers-must-help-older-workers-become-digital-adopters/ News from FM World
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Businesses commit to silica dust-busting pledge
Measures to control employee exposure to the second biggest cancer-causing agent found in the world’s workplaces have been introduced by a cross-sector of organisations. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/businesses-commit-to-silica-dust-busting-pledge/ News from FM World
Government needs to be bolder on Social Value Act, says report
The Social Value Act is shaping £25 billion worth of public sector spend including delivering training and apprenticeships, says a report launched this morning by Social Enterprise UK. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/government-needs-to-be-bolder-on-social-value-act-says-report/ News from FM World
Elior Group sees 'strong momentum' in 8.9% growth for year
Catering and support services company Elior Group has reported a 8.9 per cent annual revenue growth, of which 3.6 per cent is organic growth excluding the impact of voluntary contract exits. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/elior-group-sees-strong-momentum-in-89-growth-for-year/ News from FM World
Shift in office occupier behaviour paves the way for a 'flexible revolution'
The rise of the flexible office is the result of dramatic changes in the way corporate occupiers approach their real estate decisions, and will open up opportunities for landlords able to adapt and respond to these shifts, states a report from real estate advisor CBRE.…
BCS Facilities Manager wins Pattenmakers Young Managers Award
Chantilly Cole, the in-house Facilities Manager for BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT has won The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers Young Manager Award (FM) 2018. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bcs-facilities-manager-wins-pattenmakers-young-managers-award/ News from FM World
Incentive FM secures consultancy project deal with National Lottery
FM company Incentive has won a consultancy project contract with Camelot, the licensed operator of The National Lottery. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/incentive-fm-secures-consultancy-project-deal-with-national-lottery/ News from FM World
Four-hour workday will exist by 2050
New technologies including artificial intelligence, augmented reality and the internet of things will lead to the work day being only four hours long by 2050, according to a new report. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/four-hour-workday-will-exist-by-2050/ News from FM World
ABM UK launch BIFM-accredited FM training scheme for 11 year olds
Facilities management services provider ABM UK, has launched a training scheme which aims to embed the skills of the profession into the minds of 11 year olds. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/abm-uk-launch-bifm-accredited-fm-training-scheme-for-11-year-olds/ News from FM World
AiP acquires Contract Dining Company
Alliance in Partnership (AiP) has acquired The Contract Dining Company based in Kent, in a deal which will help it to expand its reach in the South East. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/aip-acquires-contract-dining-company/ News from FM World