Maxwell Stephens

19/01/2023

Our Salary Survey reports delve into the FM sector, including the demographic makeup of the industry, levels of remuneration, working life, responsibilities, and career attitudes and motivations.

As well as providing an in-depth insight into the industry, the information in this report can help you make more informed decisions, whether you're a candidate looking for the next step in your career, or you're an employer looking to recruit.

Download your free copy today - https://www.maxwellstephens.com/salary-survey-2022

22/11/2018

https://www.maxwellstephens.com/blog/are-you-a-tube-station-expert/

Getting to grips with the underground system is an absolute necessity for anyone working in and around London. You may think you’re an expert but we’ve create this quick quiz to test your knowledge. You have 3 minutes to enter a station name for each letter (it’s harder than it looks). Who can...

21/11/2018

https://www.maxwellstephens.com/blog/dont-pull-your-hair-out-strategies-to-help-you-handle-workplace-stress/

According to research over 12 million working days were lost in the UK due to work related stress in 2017, and this is a number that appears to be on the increase. The majority of us will know what it’s like to be in endure stressful work situations, maybe it’s a tight deadline that you’re …

08/11/2018

Time flies when you’re having fun, and this is certainly true at Maxwell Stephens – I can’t quite believe Maxwell Stephens have been operating for over 12 years in the dynamic world of Facilities Management Recruitment! With a hugely diverse range of amazing clients and thousands of exceptional candidates, we continue to go from strength-to-strength. We have created this short video to give you an insight into Maxwell Stephens, our team and what we have to offer…

Time flies when you’re having fun, and this is certainly true at Maxwell Stephens – I can’t quite believe Maxwell Stephens have been operating for over 12 years in the dynamic world of Facilities Management Recruitment! With a hugely diverse range of amazing clients and thousands of exceptiona...

14/03/2018

https://www.maxwellstephens.com/blog/how-to-successfully-hire-using-a-recruitment-agency/

Using a recruitment agency is a tried and tested way to ensure you secure the best candidate for an advertised job post. Of course, you know your business and employees best, but a professional recruiter will be able to use their experience to match you up with candidates you may never have come acr...

28/02/2018

https://www.maxwellstephens.com/blog/more-connections-more-possibilities/

Every business has its own set of Crown Jewels. They’re usually a collection of things – an asset, a database, a sales team, a patent – that gives a firm a strong competitive advantage over every other company. With us, it’s: the strong network and database of experienced, talented FM pro....

21/02/2018

https://www.maxwellstephens.com/blog/will-we-be-all-fishing-half-eaten-mouldy-sandwiches-out-of-bins-at-the-back-of-greggs-by-christmas/

Two weeks ago, we asked “Will the FM job market really die by Christmas?” It was following the spectacular collapse of FM-and-outsourcing giant Carillion plc. As I’m sure you’re aware, Carillion provided FM to 150,000 properties in the UK, Canada, and the Middle East. News broke yesterday th...

31/01/2018

Many organisations are embracing Agile Working, and for many Facilities Managers who are involved in both tech and non tech projects, they will need to get up to speed quickly:

Many organisations are embracing Agile Working, and for many Facilities Managers who are involved in both tech and non tech projects, they will need to get up to speed quickly.

10/01/2018

https://www.maxwellstephens.com/blog/brexit-new-millennium-bug/

The talk is all about Brexit but anyone born before 1982 will remember the world worrying about the Millennium Bug The Millennium Bug described a theoretical problem caused by the switch from 1999 to 2000 on computer processing units. There was much fear that computers around the world could not cop...

24/10/2017

BBC The Apprentice…and how not to get ahead in your FM career

https://www.maxwellstephens.com/blog/bbc-apprenticeand-not-get-ahead-fm-career/

21/09/2017

How to nail a panel interview

More and more frequently organisations are using the panel interview. Why? Because time is in short supply, people are busy, but it is increasingly important for multiple stakeholders to be involved in the hiring process. A one to one interview fills many candidates with a certain level of fear, but a panel interview sends most into a panic. The thought of three or four people with different perspectives and areas of expertise firing off questions can be daunting. However, with these top tips you can feel prepared and ready to succeed.

One to one interviews fill many people with fear, but a panel interview sends most into a panic. With these tips you can feel prepared and ready to succeed.

12/09/2017

GDPR is a hot topic right now, with the legislation set to give individuals back control of their personal data. With less than a year to go until it will be enforceable, what do people and businesses need to know?

GDPR is a hot topic right now, with the legislation set to give individuals back control of their personal data. With less than a year to go until it will be enforceable, what do people and businesses need to know? What is GDPR? GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation, and it was publishe...