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
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Incentive FM wins contract with Sutton shopping centre
FM company Incentive FM, has been awarded a contract to provide a range of services at St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/incentive-fm-wins-contract-with-sutton-shopping-centre/ News from FM World
CH&Co Group and Concerto Group announce merger
CH&Co Group has announced its merger with the events catering and services company, Concerto Group. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/chco-group-and-concerto-group-announce-merger/ News from FM World
Bruce Melizan to step down from Interserve board
Interserve has announced that Bruce Melizan stepped down from the Board on 30 November 2017 as part of its ‘Fit for Growth’ programme. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/bruce-melizan-to-step-down-from-interserve-board/ News from FM World
Businesses must become more 'tech savvy' to have more productive workers
More than two fifths (42 per cent) of employees say poor technology is stopping them being as productive as they would like to be, according to a report by telecommunications company, Vodafone. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/businesses-must-become-more-tech-savvy-to-have-more-productive-workers/ News from FM World
STA appoints Chris Hewett as new Chief Executive
Chris Hewett has been appointed the new CEO of the UK solar body, the Solar Trade Association (STA). http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/sta-appoints-chris-hewett-as-new-chief-executive/ News from FM World
Compass Group UK & Ireland launches EAT partnership as part of Debenhams contract win
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a partnership with high street grab-and-go brand, EAT. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/compass-group-uk-ireland-launches-eat-partnership-as-part-of-debenhams-contract-win/ News from FM World
Employers 'must promote culture of flexibility' in work to attract and keep talent
Employers must promote a culture of flexibility across every level of their business if they are to reap the true benefits of an agile workforce, global talent acquisition and management specialist, Alexander Mann Solutions. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/employers-must-promote-culture-of-flexibility-in-work-to-attract-and-keep-talent/ News from FM World
Contract wins for Talkington Bates
Contract caterer Talkington Bates has won two catering contracts with a charity and study centre. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/contract-wins-for-talkington-bates/ News from FM World
Kier wins two new Welsh FM deals worth £5.5m
Property, residential and services group Kier has secured two new facilities management contracts in Wales. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/kier-workplace-services-wins-two-new-welsh-fm-deals-worth-55m/ News from FM World