The Workplace Futures 2014 Conference took place in February earlier this year, focusing on the big topic of innovation. It raised the questions: what is it? How do you measure it? How do you assess the benefits? Following an engaging conference that sparked many discussions and debates on the day, the post-conference white paper has now been published, capturing the event’s insights and advice. Workplace Futures 2014 brought together some of the leading players in FM innovation, and this new white paper pulls together their views, experien... Continue reading

The six case studies, developed by Workplace Law for RICS, which are aimed at demonstrating the benefits of strategic FM to business, are officially being launched today. The case studies each focus on a different aspect of FM, including procurement, technology, innovation, sustainability, talent management and health and safety. With an introduction by Kath Fontana, Managing Director of BAM FM and board member of RICS, the full suite of case studies include: Fostering creativity at the BBC Ethical procurement at the Co-operative Sustain... Continue reading

The FM Industry Ball, held last week in London, raised more than £22,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Organised by a committee representing a cross-section of the industry, including Jeremy Waud (Incentive FM Group), John Ellis (Friedman FM), Simon Jacobs (ISS), Nick Atherton (Morphose) and Workplace Law’s very own David Sharp, the event, which was attended by more than 400 from the industry, was described as ‘a sell-out success’. A special mention must also go to City Sports Management who did a terrific job in promoting the... Continue reading

Last year saw some big changes to employment law, and in the coming weeks there is set to be another raft of legislation changes that employers need to keep abreast of. 2014 kicked off with amendments to TUPE Regulations in January, and on 6 April 2014, there will be a number of further changes to employment law for HR professionals to get their heads around. Discrimination questionnaire procedure repealed On 6 April 2014, the statutory discrimination questionnaire procedure will be abolished. Previously, this procedure allowed employees wh... Continue reading

Entries for the BIFM Awards are now open, and as a partner of the BIFM we’re inviting you to submit your entry to the Learning & Career Development category in good time before the closing date, Friday 2 May. The BIFM Awards 2014 showcase the very best in facilities management. The contribution of learning development professionals to delivering operational performance has become more widely recognised in the FM sector, with talent management and development programmes  now considered a core element of human resources strategy. So, now real... Continue reading