Author: Simon Carter

The number of people on zero-hours contracts has fallen slightly, according to latest statistics. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/number-of-uk-workers-on-zero-hours-contracts-dips/ News from FM World

Many employees still have to endure workplaces that fail to support their basic working day, obstructing their ability to positively contribute to the business they work for. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/half-of-british-offices-not-fit-for-purpose-says-survey/ News from FM World

Mitie has announced the launch of a new brand for its front-of-house business called Signature. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/mitie-boosts-its-service-centric-culture-with-signature-brand/ News from FM World

London faces a potential loss of 13 million square feet of office stock from office-to-residential conversions carried out under permitted development rights, according to research published by the British Council for Offices (BCO) http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/action-needed-to-stem-loss-of-workspace-from-office-to-residential-conversions/ News from FM World

More than five million workers over the age of 50 are concerned that health issues will prevent them from prolonging their working lives, reveals Aviva’s latest Real Retirement research. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/older-workers-need-more-support-from-employers-says-aviva-poll/ News from FM World

Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has announced the appointment of Mark Whiteling as chief financial officer with effect from 1 October 2017, at which point he will also join the Interserve plc board. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/interserve-locks-down-12m-moj-deal-to-coach-prisoners/ News from FM World

Kingdom has acquired Lincolnshire-based national cleaning services provider Superclean Services Wothorpe Limited. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/kingdom-bolts-on-superclean-services-wothorpe/ News from FM World

Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has announced the appointment of Mark Whiteling as chief financial officer with effect from 1 October 2017, at which point he will also join the Interserve plc board. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/whiteling-joins-interserves-board-as-cfo/ News from FM World

Incentive QAS, the specialist cleaning company, has been awarded a three-year contract by Workman LLP, the property management and building consultancy firm, to provide a range of soft services at 80 Cheapside in the City of London. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/incentive-qas-builds-on-london-portfolio-with-80-cheapside-deal/ News from FM World

One of the country’s leading architects expects the design of buildings to be increasingly influenced by facilities managers in the coming years. http://www.fm-world.co.uk/news/fm-industry-news/sir-terry-farrell-fms-set-to-take-lead-role-in-building-design/ News from FM World