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Inclusive environments recognition for HSBC UK 's new Leicester office - FMJ
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has awarded the first-ever Inclusive Environment Recognition at Project level to an HSBC UK office location. The accreditation is for HSBC UK’s new building in Bede Island Business Park, Leicester, which is a key part of the bank’s strategy to enhance accessibility and inclusiveness, with new design standards introduced in 2022 to exceed local building codes. Over 370 HSBC UK colleagues will be relocating from De Montfort Street to the new office.
Sodexo duo recognised as 'Women to Watch'
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s CEO Corporate Services and Energy & Resources, Lynsey O’Keefe, and Employee Communications and Change Director, Rayna Miller, have been recognised in the 2025 Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index produced by WiHTL & Diversity in Retail in partnership with The MBS Group. WiHTL & Diversity in Retail is the only collaboration community devoted to increasing inclusion in the hospitality, travel, leisure and retail sectors.
ABM teams up with Henpicked to boost menopause support in the workplace
Discovering logistics challenges in FM Managing incoming deliveries in facilities, whether for a retail business, a corporate office, residential complex or healthcare facility, requires a seamless flow to ensure efficiency and security.
New Acas advice on neurodiversity in the workplace
Workplace expert, Acas, has published new advice on neurodiversity to help employers create inclusive organisations and raise awareness at work. Neurodiversity describes the natural differences in how people’s brains behave and process information. Some well-known types of neurodiversity include ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia. A lot of neurodivergent people do not see themselves as disabled but will often be considered as having a disability under the Equality Act.
ABM announces new accessibility milestones to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities
ABM, a leading facility and aviation services provider, is today marking United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the announcement of a series of new developments in its ongoing commitment to embedding accessibility and inclusion into its company culture. A standout advancement is the appointment of Samantha Saunders, ABM’s Head of Assisted Services, to the UK’s Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group.
EMCOR UK recertified as Disability Confident Employer
EMCOR UK has been recertified as a Disability Confident Employer until 2027, reaffirming the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that accommodates the needs of all colleagues, including those with disabilities and neurodivergent conditions. The recertification was achieved with EMCOR UK demonstrating inclusivity throughout its business operations.
Sodexo HR director recognised as LGBTQ+ role model - FMJ
Laura Purdey, HR Director for Schools & Universities in the UK and Ireland has been named in the 2024 Outstanding Executives Role Model List, which recognises those who are working hard to create more LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. The global Outstanding Role Model Lists supported by YouTube showcase leaders who are breaking down barriers at work and smashing the ceiling for LGBTQ+ employees within global business.
Over one in 10 menopausal women consider quitting work due to lack of employer support
A new report from HR consultancy hoomph has revealed alarming statistics about the impact of menopause on women in the workplace. Based on a survey of 1,000 women, the report highlights significant and overlooked challenges faced by menopausal employees, calling for urgent action from businesses to address this pressing issue.
Sodexo retains Disability Confident Leader status
Sodexo has achieved re-accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. Sodexo first recieved Disability Confident Leader status in 2018 and successfully renewed it for a further three years in 2021. The Disability Confident scheme helps employers recruit and retain talent, challenge attitudes, and increase understanding of disability.
Role of FM in fostering an accessible and inclusive environment
By Konnor Baskaran, FM Lead at mpro5 Creating an accessible and inclusive workplace environment has become a hot topic in recent years. As described by Verna Myers, diversity is “being invited to the party: inclusion is being asked to dance”. In short, diversity refers to empowering individuals by accepting, respecting and appreciating their differences.
Landmarc re-signs Armed Forces Covenant
Landmarc Support Services has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant and been rewarded with a revalidation of its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award. Following a successful decade-long pledge of support for the military community, the Covenant, which was first signed by Landmarc in 2014, recognises the value and significant benefits serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to the business.
Unlocking creativity through inclusive design: New practical design guide published with neurodiversity focus
There is growing recognition that we all perceive the world differently and that to thrive, we need to create spaces that meet everyone’s needs. However, the concept of inclusive design often conjures up a notion of compromise that curbs creativity and leads to uninspiring solutions. A new guide from Tarkett ‘Human Conscious Design Principles’ is tackling this misconception and argues that designing with specific needs in mind can, in fact, unlock creativity.
A shift in modern working behaviours can be used to improve inclusivity
Chris Jay, Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training For many businesses the home working revolution is coming to an end, with several already demanding that staff return to the office. Interestingly, not all businesses are using the stick approach. Some are choosing the carrot in the form of new, contemporary workspace designs that are being used to lure employees back to the office.
RNIB Grimaldi Building first in UK to embrace new BSI neurodiversity standard
Home / Building Standard / RNIB Grimaldi Building first in UK to embrace new BSI neurodiversity standard in Building Standard, Inclusion, Inclusive workplaces, News, Workplace Design The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has officially opened its new London hub, The Grimaldi Building, situated on Pentonville Road in Islington.
Putting inclusion and accessibility at the heart of building design
Home / Building Design / Putting inclusion and accessibility at the heart of building design in Building Design, Guidance, Inclusive workplaces, Inclusivity, News New guidance has been issued to ensure that inclusion and accessibility are considered at every stage of the design and construction process.
Churchill joins Neurodiversity in Business Charter
Churchill Group has signed the Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) charter, an initiative launched in 2021 aimed at helping to ensure greater workplace inclusion of the neurodivergent community. NiB is an industry forum created to support the participation of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace launched at the Houses of Parliament.
Mayor of London calls for all public organisations to be made ‘women-friendly’ workplaces
The Mayor of London has called on the Government to begin a ‘wholesale’ review of workplace policies, across Government bodies, to ensure they are inclusive of and supportive to women at every stage of their careers. Sadiq Khan has called for all public organisations to ensure the physical health and safety of their women employees are made key priorities and considered alongside more high-profile concerns such as access to flexible working and underrepresentation at senior levels.
EMCOR UK signs Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant
EMCOR UK has signed up to the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC) to support women affected by domestic abuse and to help them enter, remain in or re-enter the workplace. The programme is designed to create positive, long-term solutions by supporting women affected by abuse.
ISS signs Age-Friendly Employer Pledge
Home / Diversity and Inclusion / ISS signs Age-Friendly Employer Pledge in Diversity and Inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusive workplaces, News, recruitment ISS has joined the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, as part of its commitment to providing diverse, inclusive workspaces. The pledge, introduced by the Centre for Ageing Better, helps employers recognises the skills and experience of older workers – many of whom are overlooked even as the UK endures a skilled labour shortage.
ABM launches Pan-Disability Forum
Facility services provider, ABM, has launched a Pan-Disability Team Member Forum as part of the company’s deep commitment to creating inclusive venues and workplaces. With initial projects starting in the new year, the forum is a network of disabled team members working alongside identified champions across the Business and Industry and Aviation divisions in the UK.
SBFM commits to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace
Soft services FM provider, SBFM, has signed the Race at Work Charter, which encourages businesses to commit to improving equal opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees in the UK, through the community.
BSI publishes guidance on building for neurodiversity
National guidance has been published by standards body, BSI, for building designers and planners to consider accessibility for a neurodiverse population. Building designers and public planners have long been responsible for ensuring that the built environment is accessible to people with physical disabilities but, until now, the needs of neurodivergent people and people with sensory and/or information processing differences have not received the same level of attention.
EMCOR UK gains recognition as a Disability Confident Employer
EMCOR UK has announced that it is a Disability Confident Employer and has achieved ‘Employer’ status. The Government’s Disability Confident scheme supports employers to maximise the conditions and talents of people with disabilities.
Making a difference
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is high on the agenda for many UK businesses. In order for D&I objectives to be met, companies need a robust plan that includes how they communicate, the hiring process and ongoing support for employees in the workplace and virtually. It’s estimated that around one in seven people in the UK are neurodiverse – about 15 per cent of the population. And 50 per cent of that population are unaware they have a neurodiverse condition.
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ICMM ACCELERATES RESPONSIBLE MINING AGENDA ON 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY - ICMM sets out an ambitious strategy that prioritises ambitious collective action by a third of the mining and metals industry on environmental resilience, social performance, governance and transparency, and innovation - ICMM's Council adopts strengthened commitments on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as an important step in addressing discrimination of all forms in our workplaces and societies.
Amey breaking down more barriers to support women in the workplace
Amey has strengthened its commitment to driving gender equality and diversity in the workplace by teaming up with environmentally friendly period product supplier, Grace & Green, to trial free period products across a number of its offices and depots. According to statistics, 85 five per cent of women have started their period unexpectedly at work and this can cause anxiety, disruption, embarrassment and have an impact on productivity.
New survey provides insights for neurodiverse workplaces
A new survey has identified key sensory issues in office environments and how they can be addressed through workplace design and strategy. In one of the first surveys of its kind, flooring manufacturer Tarkett and design firm HOK asked neurodiverse individuals in the UK, US and Canada to share how their work environments could better cater to their jobs and personal needs.
FMJ Facilities Management magazine providing industry-specific intelligence to FM and property professionals
Home / Tag Archives: FM clinic Accelerating energy management solutions in the built environment for a sustainable future Built Environment, Energy management, Energy Security, Features, FM Clinic, Sustainability Geopolitical instability and the oil crisis have accentuated the need for energy security and the role of renewable and low carbon energy. Yet according to the BSI, costs, capability gaps and a fragmented regulatory landscape are barriers. What can the ...
FMJ Facilities Management magazine providing industry-specific intelligence to FM and property professionals
Home / Tag Archives: workplace Seismic demographic shifts are becoming a strategic risk for EMEA workplaces Corporate Real Estate, Labour Market, News, reports, research, Workplace, Workplace Design Ageing workforces, skills shortages and uneven population growth are reshaping talent availability across EMEA region. According to new research from Colliers, demographic change is increasingly influencing how and where organisations operate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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