At the recent IWFM Conference, Heather Carey, deputy director at the Work Foundation a consultancy on the future of work said the UK’s productivity problem was partly due to the lack of effective adoption of technology. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/think-tank-adopting-tech-how-is-the-workplace-and-facilities-management-sector-doing/ News from FM World
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Northern Ireland office market outpaced most areas of UK in 2018
Commercial property in Northern Ireland posted a total return of 1.7 per cent in 2018 down from 8 per cent the year before, according to a study into the region published this month. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/northern-ireland-office-market-outpaced-most-areas-of-uk-in-2018/ News from FM World
Workers would rather discuss physical than mental issues with bosses
More workers are comfortable discussing physical illness than mental health with their managers and colleagues, according to a survey. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/workers-would-rather-discuss-physical-than-mental-issues-with-bosses/ News from FM World
Construction sector blames Carillion's 'dash for cash' for collapse
Most people working in the public sector and its supply chain believe that there should be a public inquiry into the collapse of construction and support services provider Carillion, according to a report. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/construction-sector-blames-carillions-dash-for-cash-for-collapse/ News from FM World
Universal collections needed 'to reduce and recycle food waste', says ADBA
A trade body for anaerobic digestion is calling for weekly food waste collections for all households and businesses in England to maximise the amount of inedible food waste recycled through AD into renewable biogas and digestate. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/universal-collections-needed-to-reduce-and-recycle-food-waste-says-adba/ News from FM World
The Cleaning Company mops up deal with another London school
The Cleaning Company has been awarded the cleaning contract for Snaresbrook Preparatory School in London. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/the-cleaning-company-mops-up-deal-with-another-london-school/ News from FM World
Kingdom Services Group goes for Xpress purchase
Facilities management provider Kingdom Services Group has acquired recruitment company Xpress. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/kingdom-services-group-goes-for-xpress-purchase/ News from FM World
Most workers have 'poor' mental well-being, shows survey
Two-thirds of employees (64 per cent) have ‘poor’ or ‘below average’ mental well-being, according to the Workplace Wellbeing Survey carried out by workplace consultant Peldon Rose. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/most-workers-have-poor-mental-well-being-shows-survey/ News from FM World
Most workers expect AI and robotics to raise productivity, shows study
Most people consider artificial intelligence and robotics as enabling better productivity and efficiencies in a study by human resources provider Randstad Sourceright. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/most-workers-expect-ai-and-robotics-to-raise-productivity-shows-study/ News from FM World
Interserve Group wins £15m contract with Landsec
Interserve Group, the support services, construction and equipment services provider, has won a contract extension worth over £15 million with Land Securities Group to deliver a range of amenities at four UK retail centres. http://www.facilitatemagazine.com/news/interserve-group-wins-15m-contract-with-landsec/ News from FM World