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

Here, we delve into five essential attributes and abilities necessary for corporate receptionists to enhance the experience within the hybrid workplace.

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!

This week, marks National Customer Service Week and gives us the opportunity to raise awareness of the vital role of customer service in facilities management.

As the facilities manager working in a landmark building accommodating up to 2,500 workers, my role at Anabas can be incredibly varied. At its core, my responsibility is looking after several engineers of varying specialities with duties that include reactive and planned maintenance of the mechanical and electrical building systems.

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.

I came into the role with no prior facilities experience, but eager to learn. Diving in headfirst has been a challenging, stimulating, and a great approach for me personally.

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, whether that’s for clients or guests. Since then, I have also taken on the management of our mobile reception team and account management for another client

Your front of house service staff are the face of your business. They are responsible for the first impression and so it is vital to ensure they have the confidence and competence to not only meet but exceed expectations and deliver every single day.

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.

By 2030 all commercial property will likely need to have an energy rating of B, be decarbonised and ready for the climate change of the future.

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.

As part of Anabas’ CSR efforts, we take great pride in our commitment to giving back and driving change.

What is total facilities management and how can it help your business? Tim Hysom, Account Director at Anabas, explains how we deliver TFM for our clients.

Alistair Craig, Managing Director at Anabas, provides an outlook for 2021.

Anabas has recognised that a new way of thinking and a new way of being is vital for employee wellbeing to be able to improve resilience and positivity and overcome the significant emotional impact of Covid-19.

Dale Lipscombe, floor captain at Anabas, tells us about his role and how it has changed during the coronavirus pandemic…

While the current COVID 19 pandemic has drastically altered the use of the built environment and working from home for many is now the new norm, life as we know it will eventually return.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, boutique facilities management provider Anabas looks inward to ensure employees are being as well cared for as possible. The company launched its new employee assistance programme (EAP) to staff via webinar to begin with immediate effect.

Danielle works as our Accounts Receivable Coordinator at the Business support Centre and has worked at Anabas for nearly six 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…

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Account Managers at Anabas. Harry Dhanjwant and Jean-Patrick Judson have joined us during a period of significant growth following a series of new contract wins with leading organisations throughout the UK, including Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc.

Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) Plc (MCIE) has named Anabas, as its new Soft & Hard FM Services provider.

Technology in security is on the rise, and there are numerous emerging technologies and tools that are here to support the role. New developments are undoubtedly improving processes and performance, however, it doesn’t have to be a choice between man and machine.

There is no doubt we now live in a digital world, and this has translated into the world of connected workplaces and smart buildings.

Gemma Rigby, HR Manager at Anabas, discusses the road to personal development for your staff and responsive training requirements to meet your clients’ needs.

Get to know Johnpaul Pearson, Business Support Director at Anabas, as he answers questions on his career in the FM industry…

Welcoming dogs into the workplace can be a positive experience for many, but rules are necessary to maintain happy human and canine relationships. Anabas Account Director, Ravi Bhatnagar explains how to get this right…

Get to know Gemma Rigby, HR Manager at Anabas, as she answers questions on her career in the FM industry…

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

Following an intensive selection process, Anabas chose the Computer Aided Facilities Management software, to help manage its FM service provision including maintenance, cleaning, catering, and helpdesk services.

Anabas Publishes White Paper on Understanding Workers.

Corporate Office FM specialist Anabas is celebrating its third new business win this year after being appointed to deliver soft FM services to global biopharmaceutical company UCB.  

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.