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NHS Trusts must start getting smart about spaces
The NHS is under a lot of pressure right now, in case you haven’t heard. Strikes, staff shortages, pandemic backlogs, waiting lists, an aging population – there are many factors at play here, but one key piece is the physical capacity of trusts.
Read MoreWhy data is the key to a successful Facilities...
In our recent webinar (watch here), we dissected Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts: those all-in-one deals that provide a total FM provision.
Read MoreBeyond the Big Quit: Why Productivity is about...
High inflation, stagnating wages, economic recession and a world-wide pandemic have changed the workforce, in some ways that will probably take decades to fully understand. But there are some more immediate lessons that businesses can learn.
Read More5 ways that technology can combat full employment...
The economic climate in 2022 is severe. With war in Ukraine causing food shortages and energy insecurity, inflation at its highest for 40 years, strained supply lines and full employment (particularly in the UK), businesses face challenges on many fronts.
Read MoreHow to improve your contract retention rate?...
Contract review time can be a white-knuckle experience for many cleaning businesses. You think you’ve maintained decent audit scores, but is that enough: have you delivered the expected outcome and will they or won’t they sign on the dotted line for another year?
Read MoreNHS asset management: when is it time to throw in...
Estates teams face a quandary with NHS assets. Manage them well and you’ll release a much-needed windfall, squander them and you’ll always be short of funds to invest in areas that really make a difference. Now it’s been recognised that “an attractive and well-maintained environment makes an important contribution to the well-being of patients” you might finally have the budget to improve patient-facing areas.
Read MorePolish your audit performance with dynamic...
Dynamic cleaning is one of those rare phenomena – a development that’s a win for everyone involved. Soft FM companies can cut costs and improve the quality of their delivery, customers enjoy better value and higher standards and the cleaners themselves are under less pressure as they have clear direction on where to focus their efforts, and maximise their productivity.
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