News and information for people managing non-profit workplaces and property.

Civil servants to go to 'property school'

The Cabinet Office has launched a new 'School of Government Property' for public sector staff managing the Government Estate. Ahead of the launch Director of Government Property emphasised the importance of good asset management in a changing property environment.

New air cleaning guides aim to reduce COVID risk

21 September 2021

How can charities ensure that they are maintaining good air quality in the workplace? The Chartered Institute of Building Services issues new guidance on how to reduce COVID-19 transmission by improving ventilation.

Certification scheme for Building Safety Managers

31 July 2021

New industry body the Building Safety Alliance takes first steps towards setting up a central register and certification scheme for Building Safety Managers - a new role being introduced in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Back to the workplace: practical solutions for charity fms

21 July 2021

How are charities preparing for the return to the workplace? Join our roundtable discussion to share solutions and challenges.

Survey highlights varied pandemic impacts on charities

A sign about donations on a charity shop door.

17 July 2021

A survey of charity trustees finds smaller charities are much more likely to have halted all services due to COVID-19

Unions and Employers united in criticism of confusing COVID-19 advice

While the TUC and leading employers' groups criticise confused government advice about returning to the workplace, charities are having to negotiate vague guidelines about how to operate after July 19.

Could Government make WFH default option?

Waterloo station during rush hour (Photo: Matt Taylor via Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

23 June 2021

Downing Street has confirmed the Government is considering legislation that would offer a right to work from home to all employees after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. A look at the debate.