Veolia announces low-carbon heat network ‘Ecothermal Grid’ offer in the UK with £1bn project pipeline
Veolia UK has announced a £1bn pipeline of district heating projects set to be awarded by 2030 across the UK - part of its ambition to scale carbon-neutral heating and cooling through its new ‘Ecothermal Grid’.
Further Government Outsourcing Could Save £84BN
New report highlighting the value of partnerships suggests the UK Government could save up to £84bn by expanding its use of private providers in public services.
IWFM Veterans in FM Northern Event
IWFM (including 300 North's own Michelle), hosted a fantastic evening in Manchester for the first IWFM Veterans in FM Network Northern event!
Why Speed Still Matters: The Hidden Cost of Slow Hiring in Facilities Management
In the current facilities management market, agility isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a recruitment necessity. Over the past few months, we’ve noticed a persistent issue plaguing even the most well-organised hiring processes: delay. Delays between interviews, verbal offers, issuing contracts, and conducting background checks are costing companies top-tier talent.
At 300 North, we work at the intersection of FM talent and business need, and we’ve seen time and again how slow turnaround times can unravel even the strongest candidate interest.
So, this month’s focus is clear: why faster hiring = better hiring.
Chronic Workforce Gaps Hinder High-Rise Building Remediation
Thank you to Facilitate Magazine for inviting 300 North to comment on their latest article 'Chronic workforce gaps hinder high-rise building remediation'.
Is Your Job Description Turning Great FM Candidates Away?
Job descriptions are one of the most underrated tools in facilities management recruitment. But in today’s market, where skilled candidates are in high demand, a poorly written or outdated job spec could be doing more harm than good. At 300 North, we work closely with FM leaders and hiring teams every day, and we’ve seen how small changes to a job description can significantly enhance candidate engagement, diversity, and retention.
So today, we’re digging into what makes a job description appealing (or off-putting), why this matters more than ever in FM, and how you can use data-driven decisions to make your vacancies stand out.
IWFM 2025 Market Intelligence Report is out now
The IWFM | Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Market Intelligence Report is out now and it’s the most in-depth analysis of our sector yet.
Featured in Facilities Management Journal: State of FM Recruitment
300 North's Michelle Connolly was delighted to contribute to the September edition of the Facilities Management Journal (FMJ), sharing her perspective on the state of FM recruitment.
How To Retain FM Talent - It's Not All About The Salary
In today’s facilities management market, retention has become just as important as recruitment. With skilled professionals in short supply and demand rising, holding onto your best people is now a strategic priority.
While pay will always play a part, it’s far from the whole picture. At 300 North, we see every day that keeping people engaged requires a holistic, people-first approach.
New Legislation: Flexible Working Seen as Biggest Challenge
Flexible working isn't new but fresh research shows that over 1 in 5 HR leaders say it’ll be the most difficult part of the upcoming employment rights bill to put into practice.
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