As part of our ongoing investigation into how those working in the facilities management (FM) sector today can go beyond compliance and deliver real business value to their clients and stakeholders, Workplace Law conducted its second annual research study during the first half of 2013 into the value that great FM delivers. Through a number of focus groups, and thanks to 242 survey responses, Workplace Law has compiled an in-depth report looking at the key activities within FM, including health and safety, HR and environmental performance... Continue reading

For months now there has been plenty of talk about the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) proposed changes to the CDM Regulations 2007, and despite delays in preparing the draft regulations, a review is expected in the imminent future. In November 2012, Workplace Law conducted a survey of its construction members to gauge the views of appointing a CDM Coordinator (CDMC). The survey stemmed from the proposed HSE re-write, which suggested there was potential for the CDMC role to be removed with responsibility falling to the Lead Desig... Continue reading

Following the success of the 78-mile cycle ride to raise money for Help for Heroes, Workplace Law is once again attempting an epic challenge, all in the name of charity. On 31 August 2013, Workplace Law Environmental Consultant, Kimberley Greed, and her friend, Annabel Rabbets, Marketing Assistant at Raytheon UK, will complete a 14,000 feet parachute jump to raise money for the charity, Help for Heroes. These two brave ladies will be undertaking a two and a half mile tandem parachute jump, where they will be strapped to a professiona... Continue reading

The Facilities Show 2013 takes place from 14-16 May and is set to experience another phenomenal year with more exhibitors, visitors, interactive sessions, learning and networking opportunities than ever before. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC, Workplace Law will be hosting a networking hub on Tuesday 14 May at 2.00pm. Workplace Law’s Head of Environment, Peter Watts, will be hosting the special research session and if you are a senior professional working in the fields of facilities management, estate management, property management and ... Continue reading

On Sunday 2 June 2013 the Workplace Law cycling team will be cycling 68 miles from Cambridge to London before joining the ten mile Hero Ride in order to raise money for Help For Heroes. Help For Heroes was selected by Workplace Law employees from a number of charities for the company to support in 2013. Workplace Law work primarily in the facilities management sector, which includes large numbers of ex-servicemen, so the charity was an ideal candidate for us to raise money for. With a large number of keen cyclists at Workplace Law and a ... Continue reading