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• A fine balance

  10-04-2024 11:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  IFMA’s World Workplace Europe explored the theme of creating balance and unity between diverse, dispersed, and increasingly disrupted relationships. Jo Sutherland, MD, Magenta Associates reports
  In the bustling atmosphere of Schiecentrale, a former power plant and national monument in Rotterdam, discussions explored the evolving relationship between technology and humanity. From Geertrui Mieke De Ketelaere’s insights into the ethical considerations of AI applications to Mark T. Hofma
  
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• Security tech specialist launches next-generation alarm signalling solution to offer BT Redcare replacement

  10-04-2024 11:34 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Security tech specialist Signal Dynamic has launched a next-generation alarm signalling system to offer the industry a replacement for BT’s popular Redcare service.
  BT surprised the market in February by announcing the closure of its Redcare division in August 2025, leaving customers searching for an alternative alarm signalling solution.
  Signal Dynamic’s platform is the vital link between a home or business alarm system and an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), where trained security pro
  
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• GPA awards four key contracts for Government estate

  10-04-2024 11:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Following a robust and comprehensive procurement process via the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM 6165), the Government Property Agency (GPA) has awarded four new professional three-year contracts to support delivery of its Workplace Services Projects.
  Global design and consultancy organisation Arcadis, consulting and engineering services firm Tetra Tech, fully-integrated professional services and project management company AtkinsRéalis, and interdisciplinary property and construct
  
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• ISS completes divestment of its French business

  10-04-2024 10:20 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The global workplace experience and facility management company has completed the divestment of its French business, with the exception of Global Key Account customers, to Onet SA.
  This follows the announcement in December 2023, where ISS announced the signing of an agreement with Onet, a well-established and respected company in the French facility service sector.
  As part of the transaction, ISS and Onet have entered into a partnership where Onet will ensure the continued service delivery
  
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• BESA in a show of support for the urgency of net zero

  10-04-2024 10:07 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Concerns expressed by the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) that current economic and energy security issues could derail progress towards net zero carbon targets have been echoed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). 
  In its latest report, the Committee said there were still “shocking” policy gaps and “scant evidence of delivery” since the government produced its Net Zero Strategy last year. It praised the intent of the
  
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• Alzheimer’s Society partners with Thrive Mental Wellbeing

  10-04-2024 09:44 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Alzheimer’s Society and Thrive Mental Wellbeing have joined forces to support colleague mental wellbeing in the workplace. A Deloitte study – released in March 2022 – found that mental health had a £53-56 million cost to UK employers between 2021-2022.
  Thrive Mental Wellbeing is accessed through an app featuring a wide range of clinically validated and evidence-based sessions including daily check ins, cognitive behavioural therapy courses and journaling, chat and messagi
  
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