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Subscribe or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music. Meet the Workplace Geeks Ian Ellison has spent 25 years in the UK workplace industry. Following a senior lecturer role at Sheffield Hallam University, he co-founded 3edges Workplace, focusing on workplace education, research and consultancy. Ian co-hosts the Workplace Geeks podcast (opens in a new window) and is also co-founder of […]

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Mitie gears up for new £50m contract with Halfords Group

Mitie has been awarded a new £50 million contract for five years with cycling and motoring retailer, Halfords Group, to provide engineering maintenance services. Mitie will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of building equipment including heating and ventilation systems, lighting, fire alarm systems and boilers at over 950 Halfords Group sites across the UK and Ireland. Mitie will take a technology-led approach, with Halfords Group colleagues able to report maintenance requirements through Mitie’s Aria app and site managers gaining full oversight of jobs through Mitie’s Mozaic software.

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Time and cost spent on carbon reporting leading to decarbonisation delays

Seven out of ten (70%) sustainability leaders believe that the time and cost spent on reporting admin has driven decarbonisation delay as resource constraints are hampering action on sustainability goals. Over half (55%) say that too much admin is involved in sustainability reporting with over a third (37%) looking to outsource it. Sustainability leaders also say the volume of reporting is increasing pressure with two thirds (66%) now publishing an external sustainability report that is separate to their annual report, as well as reporting to external regulatory frameworks.

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Using technology to support a healthy work-life balance

Discover how Mitie’s workspace solutions can help your colleagues maintain a healthy work-life balance through the intelligent use of technology.

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5 reasons to outsource carbon reporting

Carbon reporting is fast becoming a priority for all of us – but is it a task you should take on yourself, or are there benefits in getting outside help?

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Local or global FM?: Consider costs

There are more than just monetary costs at stake when choosing between locally sourced and globally sourced facilities management.

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High performance provides bold new focus for Mitie

An exciting commitment to elevating the performance of the built environment is at the heart of Mitie’s newly revealed corporate narrative.

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Why your organisation should significantly cut its food waste

In this article, we’ll explore how reducing food wastage through waste management can save your organisation money and help the environment.

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How will companies reach their net zero targets without a plan?

More than a third (36%) of UK businesses currently have a strategy to achieve net zero carbon or plan to make one. On average, these businesses expect to reach net zero carbon by 2029. However, nearly half (47%) of these companies don’t have a plan in place to achieve net zero by their target date.

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Mitie on display with new Tate partnership

Mitie has secured a £21.5 million contract to provide 24-hour security and customer services across four Tate locations including Tate Britain and Tate Modern. 275 colleagues will transfer to Mitie, providing specialist services like event and gallery security and remote monitoring. This marks the latest heritage and culture protection contract in Mitie’s portfolio of museums and galleries to date.