As developments in smart technology continue to deliver, time and attendance tools are becoming more sophisticated. Christian Berenger, Managing Director of Ezitracker Remote Workforce Management Technology explores the often negative misconceptions around monitoring workforces.

How productive were your remote staff during the WorldCup and the #UKheatwave?

The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has published a technology Guidance Note which explores the impact of technology in transforming the FM function; specifically, the Internet of Things (IoT) and its contribution to improving overall business performance.

EMPLOYERS HAVE LEGAL DUTIES TO ASSESS ALL RISKS INCLUDING THE RISK OF LONE WORKING. WE EXPLORE HOW EMPLOYERS CAN PROTECT MOBILE LONE WORKERS.

As the best of FM come together at London’s Excel from 19th – 21st June, the Facilities Show will host an array of suppliers and innovative solutions to suit Facilities Management businesses across the board.

​According to the 2018 Connected Worker survey by Deloitte, just under half (49%) of respondents said they waste an average of ten minutes for each hour worked, in a median 35 hour week.

The report, The Modern Workplace 2018: People, Places & Technology by software company Condeco draws on a survey of 500 business leaders in six countries: the UK, the USA, France, Germany, Australia and Singapore. This was supplemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with senior executives in the same countries.

A recent review of the available accounts for 22 facilities management firms with operations in the UK, revealed that average margins remained stagnant at around 7% during the last three years and in comparison, revenues grew at an average of 14% from last year.

Launch of Government Property Agency will generate more than £1 billion of financial savings.

In the UK, it is estimated that up to 8 million people are lone workers. That’s more than 20% of the 31.2m working population.