Author: FM College Admin

Taking five-minute movement breaks every hour offers the best balance between improving wellbeing and maintaining work performance, according to a large new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers found that regular walking breaks throughout the working day reduced fatigue, improved mood and increased work engagement without negatively affecting productivity. The findings…

A major new study has suggested that the rapid growth of remote work since the pandemic has played a significant role in rising levels of social isolation and poor mental health among workers, although researchers stress that the findings relate primarily to fully remote work rather than hybrid arrangements. The research, published in the journal…

More than one in six fathers who currently work from home say they would quit their job if required to return to the office full-time, according to new research from King’s College London, which suggests employers risk losing experienced staff if they tighten office attendance policies. The report, When Fathers Work from Home, from the…

According to a new Acas survey, one third of Britain’s workplaces do not have staff with the necessary mediation skills to resolve a workplace conflict. The Acas survey, carried out by YouGov, found that 33 per cent of workers thought that their organisation did not have people with the necessary mediation skills to resolve a…

When a warehouse hits capacity or a maintenance shop can’t keep up with fleet growth, facilities managers face a decision that shapes the next decade of operations. The traditional path is a stick-built expansion, where general contractors frame and finish a structure on-site from raw materials. The alternative is a prefab metal building, where major…

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has joined organizations, governments, and industry partners around the globe in recognizing World Refrigeration Day (WRD 2026) on June 26. This year’s theme, “Cool Intelligence,” showcases the innovation, expertise, and advanced technologies that are transforming refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems to operate more efficiently,…