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Facilities management is a massive industry. In Europe’s five largest economies, the potential market accounts for almost 5% of GDP. Cost reduction has always been at the heart of the profession but in fact it is in a prime position to add real value to corporations, as Per Anker Jensen, professor at the Technical University of Denmark and project manager on a joint EuroFM research project on the added value of FM, explains.
Describe Your Role as a CFO in a Single Word
The roles the finance function must now fulfill have been shifting in recent years, with the emphasis falling as much on...
The roles the finance function must now fulfill have been shifting in recent years, with the emphasis falling as much on...
TUPE: Not for the Faint Hearted
Sukhpal Matharoo of Blandy & Blandy explains some of the finer points of the TUPE regulations.
Sukhpal Matharoo of Blandy & Blandy explains some of the finer points of the TUPE regulations.
Managing Corporate Travel
In the present economic climate travel costs ought to be closely scrutinised.
In the present economic climate travel costs ought to be closely scrutinised.
Back to Basics
Darren Shapland, CFO of Sainsbury's, discusses the main qualities that make a successful CFO.
Darren Shapland, CFO of Sainsbury's, discusses the main qualities that make a successful CFO.
Role Change
FDE’s consultant editor Enrico Camerinelli on the changing role of the CFO.
FDE’s consultant editor Enrico Camerinelli on the changing role of the CFO.
Consulting with Employees on Pension Changes
Andrea Ward of Hogan & Hartson focuses on an employer’s obligations to consult employees over proposed changes to its...
Andrea Ward of Hogan & Hartson focuses on an employer’s obligations to consult employees over proposed changes to its...
The Port of the Matter
Steve Coomber and APM Terminals CFO Christian Moller Laursen assess the impact of globalisation and the challanges it...
Steve Coomber and APM Terminals CFO Christian Moller Laursen assess the impact of globalisation and the challanges it...
Managing Human Resources in a Global Downturn
David Bartlett, economic advisor for RSM International, talks to FDE about managing human resources in a global...
David Bartlett, economic advisor for RSM International, talks to FDE about managing human resources in a global...
Switch Over
Running the finance function within the BBC is challenging enough, especially working within the funding limitations of...
Running the finance function within the BBC is challenging enough, especially working within the funding limitations of...
Insight
Widely acknowledged as the inventor of modern marketing, Philip Kotler ranked eleventh in the current Thinker’s 50, the...
Widely acknowledged as the inventor of modern marketing, Philip Kotler ranked eleventh in the current Thinker’s 50, the...
Culture Clash?
Much is made of the cultural shift between western businesses and those in Asia.
Much is made of the cultural shift between western businesses and those in Asia.
An Executives Guide to Restructuring and Redundancy
The economic slowdown is making redundancies in the finance world a real possibility.
The economic slowdown is making redundancies in the finance world a real possibility.
Information Security: Ensuring Your Information Stays When Your Employees Leave
Warren Wayne, partner at Bird & Bird, examines the key myths associated with protecting a business from exiting...
Warren Wayne, partner at Bird & Bird, examines the key myths associated with protecting a business from exiting...
Corporate Manslaughter – The Implications for Business
The Sentencing Advisory Panel has suggested companies found guilty of corporate manslaughter be fined up to 10% of...
The Sentencing Advisory Panel has suggested companies found guilty of corporate manslaughter be fined up to 10% of...
UK Immigration Reforms Now Underway
Ian Hunter and Jonathan Goldsworthy from the law firm Bird & Bird look at the changes in store for UK immigration.
Ian Hunter and Jonathan Goldsworthy from the law firm Bird & Bird look at the changes in store for UK immigration.
Break Could Make Your Career
A career break to volunteer in remote parts of the world can give you renewed energy and even a step up in your career.
A career break to volunteer in remote parts of the world can give you renewed energy and even a step up in your career.
When Speed is of the Essence
Nick Robeson, of IMA, explains why interim management professionals are the perfect solution for one-off projects.
Nick Robeson, of IMA, explains why interim management professionals are the perfect solution for one-off projects.
Creative Accounting
ERM CFO Andrew Silverback tells Nigel Ash of his own special approach to managing and recruiting financial staff.
ERM CFO Andrew Silverback tells Nigel Ash of his own special approach to managing and recruiting financial staff.
Doing Business in the Age of Accountability
Sally Humpage of CIPD looks at the impact of age legislation on recruitment.
Sally Humpage of CIPD looks at the impact of age legislation on recruitment.
Managing Employee Share Plan Issues
Share grants have been front page news over the last few months with the option backdating scandal in the US.
Share grants have been front page news over the last few months with the option backdating scandal in the US.
The CFO's Dilemma
How long can CFOs continue to act as pension scheme trustees in the light of potential conflicts of interest?
How long can CFOs continue to act as pension scheme trustees in the light of potential conflicts of interest?
The Global War For Talent
Liberalised immigration policies generally lead to a better business climate and a stronger national economy.
Liberalised immigration policies generally lead to a better business climate and a stronger national economy.
Experience Required?
It is now more important than ever for employers to prepare job adverts with care.
It is now more important than ever for employers to prepare job adverts with care.
Prospectus Directive Puts a Cloud Over Employee Share Plans
Recent legislation had cast a shadow of doubt over the continued viability of employee share plans.
Recent legislation had cast a shadow of doubt over the continued viability of employee share plans.
Rewarding Success
Successful reward and remuneration strategies are few are far between - even for UK's top companies.
Successful reward and remuneration strategies are few are far between - even for UK's top companies.
The Pensions Void
What can the finance industry and governments do to pull pension funds back from the brink?
What can the finance industry and governments do to pull pension funds back from the brink?
Working Capital
Dr Katherine Jones of the Aberdeen Group assesses the HR priorities of leading companies and demonstrates how the...
Dr Katherine Jones of the Aberdeen Group assesses the HR priorities of leading companies and demonstrates how the...
European HR Association Launched to Help
Philippe Gluntz, Chairman, HROA Europe explains HROA Europe's objective to help HR executives make sense of the many...
Philippe Gluntz, Chairman, HROA Europe explains HROA Europe's objective to help HR executives make sense of the many...
Smart Moves
Euan Davis explains how organisations outsource HR business processes to reduce costs and improve performance.
Euan Davis explains how organisations outsource HR business processes to reduce costs and improve performance.
A Hands-on Approach to Developing Managers
You want to get the most out of your managers, and you've got to apply a CSR policy. Why not combine the two?
You want to get the most out of your managers, and you've got to apply a CSR policy. Why not combine the two?
The Outlook for HR Outsourcing
Large-scale HR outsourcing is no longer the preserve of US corporate giants.
Large-scale HR outsourcing is no longer the preserve of US corporate giants.
