D&I Leaders – LGBT+ in The Workplace Conference 2020 On the 27th February it was my absolute pleasure to attend the LGBT+ in The Workplace Conference 2020, organised by D&I Leaders – an organisation dedicated to providing independent news, reports and analysis to professionals on driving forward diversity and inclusion strategies. This was my second year attending and my experiences at each one have turned out to be quite different from each other. In 2019 I was still finding my feet on my own personal journey of “bringing my whole self to work”. That particular conference gave me real sense of community and support, which has led to an increase in self confidence and a realisation of my o
Dynamic approach set to pay dividends for ZSL estate Issues faced by London Zoo reflect those of many UK facilities and its forward-thinking provides numerous examples of how to resolve these and create opportunities for improved outcomes. While the PFM Partnership Awards have been established to recognise the best examples of collaborative working between service providers and their clients, each year sees examples of FM practices that provide extensive scope for the delivery of beneficial outcomes for many years ahead. One of the most relevant examples of this within the 2019 awards was that of the Zoological Society London (ZSL) and Pareto FM entry, which was awarded the Partners in SME O
Pareto FM Awarded Hard Services Contract with Virgin Media Virgin Media has appointed Pareto FM to provide hard services at its newly refurbished UK headquarters in Reading. The contract will see Pareto FM deliver all associated mechanical, electrical and fabric related planned and reactive maintenance as well Project Management services. Liam Porter, UK Service Delivery Manager at Virgin Media commented: “We’re incredibly proud of the stunning new HQ that we’ve opened in Reading. This ultra-modern facility reflects the personality and vibe of Virgin Media and as such we needed suppliers that could represent our values to ensure the most effective service was delivered to our teams. In Paret
IWFM Level 4 – Qualification in a Week – The Future of FM Training? By Jack Flanagan, 24, FM Coordinator, Pareto FM Like many people in FM, I became involved in the industry through the non-academic route. After my dream career as a rugby player was cut short due to injury and the realisation it wouldn’t put a roof over my head, I found myself working in a junior role for Pareto FM as a Helpdesk Administrator at ZSL Whipsnade & London Zoo. I loved the work I had been doing for the first 3 months and it was great to get my teeth stuck into the real foundations of the FM industry that I knew I could thrive in. Luckily for me, my employer shared a similar excitement for my career and offered to
