Insights

This 2nd Cobalt Conversations event aimed to analyse and understand the impact of using inclusive language in the workplace, in job descriptions and in general, and discuss the challenges people are facing in approaching the ever-changing discourse around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Cobalt Recruitment hosted their first Cobalt Conversations event, starting conversations about the challenges faced when driving diversity and inclusion within real estate.

​Cobalt's 2022 Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey reveals three-quarters of professionals in the built environment would look for a new job if their employer wasn’t looking after their mental health and wellbeing. See more about this and further insights in our Report.

We are proud to launch our dedicated ESG recruitment division for the real estate sector - a combination of work between our 20 years' in real estate recruitment and our sister brand, Comanos, leading recruitment in renewables.

At Cobalt, we know that diversity should be a priority for all organisations in the real estate and construction sectors. That's why in 2022 we developed a new diversity survey sent to candidates, capturing as much detail as possible about those who are job-seeking in these sectors, so to be able to deliver real insights to the market.

When in a competitive job market, you need to make sure you’re applying and interviewing for roles the right way. These tips could help you find your next role in FM.

FM's roles involve a lot of responsibility that you can showcase in an engaging, concise cover letter using keywords specific to Facilities Management. See how here.

Moving into a facilities manager role requires a diverse skillset. Here are a few key things every FM professional must know if they aim to progress their career.

The position of a property determines its value more than any other asset, and the most valuable position of them all, is the city. Here’s our lowdown of the top 10 and their average property prices.

From relationship-building to project management, see the range of strengths and core skills facilities managers must have to be successful in their careers below.

The move from property management to asset management is often seen as a natural one and something many professionals are looking to action. See our 7 key traits for an Asset Manager to have.

We explore why Build To Rent might be the answer to London's housing crisis and why it could be good for investors, potential residents and recruitment opportunities in residential management.