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It feels like the workplace has been in a constant state of flux for quite some time. From the uptick in hybrid and remote working to shifting demographics that make up the workforce, change continues to happen at speed.

The facilities management (FM) sector continues to evolve as businesses face increasing expectations around compliance, innovation, and sustainability.

Anabas Account Director Ravi Bhatnagar looks at evolving dress codes in the workplace and how employers can find the right balance.

What is total facilities management (TFM) and how can it help your business? Here, we explain TFM and its benefits.

We sit down for a Q&A with Jo McQuade, Helpdesk Operations Lead at our Business Support Centre, to learn about her career to date and the value of apprenticeships for adults.

As hybrid work continues to shape our professional landscapes, the power of effective Facilities Management (FM) becomes increasingly apparent in various aspects of the workplace. While the overarching goal of FM is to create a seamless and efficient work environment, the specific areas it encompasses can profoundly impact the employee and visitor experience.

At Anabas, we see facilities management as more than managing spaces—it’s about prioritising people.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie James as Account Director. With extensive industry experience and a proven track record of driving client success, Melanie will play an important role in further strengthening client relationships and driving growth at Anabas.

Richard Oldham, QHSE manager, explores how facilities management companies can play a crucial role in ensuring that employee and guest safety, health and wellness remain top priorities in the workplace.

Here we explore the benefits of the four-day week for corporate businesses and how facilities management teams can support them. 

In the ever-changing landscape of the workplace, the importance of facilities management is clear, as it plays a crucial role in shaping exceptional workplace and employee experiences. The traditional emphasis on physical space maintenance has evolved, giving priority to elements such as employee engagement and talent retention.

In this blog, we explore the benefits of increased employee engagement in the workplace and how facilities management teams can help achieve this.  

In this blog, we explore how facilities management plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining efficient and productive workplaces that justify the time and effort of the commute.

Ravi Bhatnagar, account director at Anabas, discusses how businesses are implementing more smart technology in FM to create optimum working environments for hybrid working employees.

In this blog, we will discuss the role of facilities management companies in the corporate workplace. We will explore the key responsibilities and requirements of corporate FM operations, and how they play an indispensable role in keeping the wheels of the modern workplace turning smoothly to create fantastic guest experiences.

Ravi Bhatnagar, account director at Anabas, discusses the power of workplace experiences and how adapting to new working behaviours and creating appealing and engaging workplaces can attract employees into the office.

With up to 80% of office workers now hybrid working since the end of the pandemic, the role of the facilities manager has evolved and now blends with the traditional responsibilities of the HR team around office culture, wellbeing and employee engagement.

With almost 80% of employees now working in a hybrid way, smart technology and innovation in facilities management are now focussing on providing data to help drive change, such as cost-savings, sustainability, collaboration and more.

International Day of Happiness, aims to make people worldwide realise the importance of happiness in their own lives – including in the workplace.

From employee wellbeing to the security of a building, or even its general maintenance, find out the differences between hard FM and soft FM.

Corporate office facilities mananagement company, Anabas, has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, a global sustainability accreditor.

With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Gooding’s new role supports Anabas to deliver a world-class service experience across its many sites, countrywide.

I started working at Anabas in June 2013 as a helpdesk administrator, working on a large contract which covered over 70 sites nationwide. In 2016, I was promoted to account executive and delivered the admin and day-to-day management of one of our key contracts for around 3 years. I really enjoyed it there; each day was exciting and presented some great challenges!

At Anabas, we think everyone should be happy at work. Happy colleagues are more cheerful, healthy, sociable and successful.

Following a rigorous judging and interview process, we are so proud to announce that our corporate receptionist, Imogen Walker, has been awarded ‘highly commended’ in the 2022 Corporate Receptionist of the Year Awards.

At Anabas, we often reflect on what contributes to a High Performing team. Planning and clear direction are key, but so is having the right personalities and skills mix.

I joined Anabas nearly five years ago to head up Front of House (FOH) Services at one of Anabas’ global marketing agency clients – putting a best in class service at the heart of every visit to the building.

Many facilities managers will tell you that they fell into facilities management. My relationship started in much the same way. Eight years ago, I worked in association with Anabas on a successful contract for a global corporate HQ in London. My tenure wasn’t long-term but the values I found working with Anabas and my own, I believe, have maintained synergy.

At Anabas we are always looking at ways to both improve what we do and to engage with our employees in the best way to maximise their effectiveness in service delivery to our clients.

After 18 months of remote work and skeleton teams in-office, this return will be a shock to many. Large numbers of people are far more wary of public spaces, prompting anxiety and hyper awareness of hygiene.

Hygiene in the workplace is more important than it has ever been. A report by GSK found that 65 percent of people are now more likely to consider health in their day-to-day decision-making.

We are really pleased to welcome Simon Whitehead as our new business development director. In this role, Simon will report directly to managing director, Alistair Craig, and be an active member of the Anabas Senior Leadership Team.

Mark Cooper, Founder and Chairman of Anabas, has sold the business to Armonia, a French facilities management provider. Anabas was set up by Cooper in 2004.

RWE has named Anabas as its new integrated facilities management (FM) provider…

In a recent interview, Steven Barnett, floor captain at Anabas, tells us about his role and what it’s been like to work throughout the coronavirus pandemic…

Teams across Anabas have been keeping mentally fit and healthy throughout the lockdown period by taking part in exercise challenges.

Ravi Bhatnagar, Anabas’s account director, is taking part in a webinar later this week on the return to work. Organised by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, the webinar follows the publication of the UK Government’s return to work guidance last week.

As a large percentage of us are now working from home and adapting our lives around recent rulings put in place by the Government to prevent the spread of Covid-19, we have been working with our people to ensure we all protect our mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Hayley works as a Front of House Manager at one of our client sites in London and has worked at Anabas for nearly two years. Learn about her career as she answers questions on her journey so far…

Steven is a Facilities Assistant at one of Anabas’ client sites. He has previously completed his Team Leader Level 3* apprenticeship and has also gained the Corndel Level 3 Diploma in Management. Learn about his apprenticeship journey with Anabas as he answers questions on his experience…

What did the legendary management consultant and author, Peter Drucker, really mean when he said, “culture eats strategy for breakfast”? Corporate Office FM specialist, Anabas has explored this very topic in their latest white paper.

Get to know Leanne Green, Operations Manager at Anabas, as she goes under the spotlight…

Let me start by saying… I’ve made plenty of mistakes in my working life. Some worse than others. I can also say, that over the course of my career, I have benefited from working with managers and teams who have given me a second chance and allowed me to learn and grow from my errors.

When we enter a building and approach a reception desk, we all have certain expectations; we expect to be greeted with a smile, helped by someone with a friendly manner, who is professional, efficient, capable and personable.

We recently published our second white paper looking at Hot Desking and what it means for Facilities Managers.

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for this year’s PFM Partnership Awards in the ‘Partners in Corporate’ – Private Sector category, for the work we do with Callcredit Information Group.

Alistair Craig, MD at Anabas, talks about how, as a company, we place great importance on Training & Development….

Held at the Crystal building in London, Workplace Futures 2018 explored the theme of ‘Adding Value’.

Why being invited into your Bosses home is a great way to be thanked.

Anabas Publishes White Paper on Understanding Workers.

Corporate office specialist, Anabas has been appointed by Mitchells & Butlers to deliver FM services for the next three years across its corporate office portfolio in Birmingham and London.

Facilities Management specialist, Anabas has continued to extend its reach in the delivery of facilities management to high quality office space, through a number of recent renewals and wins with a variety of corporate clients over recent months.