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We can have a dramatic impact on people’s lives with simple, small and cost-free changes
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Most people want to work in jobs that have a positive impact on the world
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Roboquitting is the latest workplace trend to emerge in the era of hybrid working
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Green Building Council says Scotland has abandoned its role as a leader on climate
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A look back at The Stoddart Review: the once and future guide to workplace productivity?
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Majority of young professionals feel happy about embracing AI in their lives
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A lot of young people don’t think their employers give a fig about sustainability
July 1, 2013
Many facilities managers not engaging with industry bodies and social media
by Ian Broadbent • Comment, Facilities management, Property
What were your thoughts on the recent announcement of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), Asset Skills, the Facilities Management Association and the Cleaning and Support Services Association agreeing to the concept of forming one single and united body to represent facilities management and support services? I suppose the devil is in the detail and clarification of “agreeing to the concept” is required. Is this going to be a quick process, something that drags on for a lengthy period and what consultation will there be? And that is the crux for me – consultation is where this could all break down. But let’s take a step back and ask how many people work in the sector and how many facilities managers do the organisations involved represent?
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