Cleaning Industry news

• NatWest unveils free retrofit skills programme for construction sector

  22-08-2023 14:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  NatWest Group has joined forces with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to provide a free retrofit learning platform for the construction industry.As the School’s first partner within the finance sector, both organisations aim to build capability and capacity to accelerate retrofitting of UK buildings to make them more energy efficient.
  Buildings contribute 40 per cent of the UK’s carbon emissions and as 80 per cent of the buildings that will be standing in 2050 already
  
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• Workplace health and safety

  22-08-2023 12:59 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 has been passed into law with an accompanying schedule listing approximately 600 pieces of legislation that is set to be ‘sunsetted’ by the end of 2023. While health and safety legislation were not among that to be removed, there remains the possibility it could be revoked in the future. Amid this confusing picture, what can be done to continue to ensure good health and safety at work?
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• How can connections in the workplace help your staff and your business?

  22-08-2023 12:10 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Once again, a workplace study has found that the majority (83%) of HR officers are facing significant talent retention problems and the latest research revealed that the main reason for staff turnover was stress and burnout[1].
  To help employers address these issues, BRITA VIVREAU has teamed up with award-winning psychologist and workplace wellbeing expert, Gethin Nadin, as part of its Refill Your Cup campaign.
  BRITA VIVREAU conducted research to find out what employers can do to support their s
  
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• IoH launches industry mental health at work toolkit with charity Mind

  22-08-2023 12:01 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has joined forces with Mental Health at Work, a programme curated by Mind, to produce a toolkit which provides a range of resources to help individuals across the industry tackle mental health issues in the workplace, including information on financial wellbeing, how to deal with stress, and more.
  The new toolkit is being launched following a survey by Burnt Chef, which found eight out of 10 (84 per cent) people had experienced mental health issues within
  
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• Atlas Security partners with Action for Children  

  22-08-2023 11:21 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Atlas Security has chosen leading UK charity, Action for Children as its partner. As part of this partnership, Atlas Security volunteered its security services for the charity’s inaugural FestivALL event, while also providing support at the London Marathon and fundraising through taking part in The Monster Triathlon.
  The recent collaboration follows the results of Atlas’ annual Employee Happiness Survey, which highlighted support for a children’s charity as the m
  
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• Compass gifts £500k to fund apprenticeships in West Midlands

  22-08-2023 10:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has been gifted £500,000 from Compass Group UK & Ireland to boost hospitality and professional services apprenticeships for the region, via the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.
  The funding will help people gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to enter and progress within the hospitality sector and give West Midlands businesses access to more emerging talent – a vital step in levelling up for the region.
  Set up in March 2019, the Appren
  
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• Rye Memorial Hospital achieves carbon neutrality

  22-08-2023 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital has become the UK’s first community hospital to achieve carbon neutrality.
  The installation of its new renewable systems was followed by confirmation from its electricity supplier that all power now comes from fully renewable sources such as solar panels and wind power. This means that the hospital has reduced its carbon footprint by 100 per cent.
  The project, commissioned in September 2021, has been designed and delivered by property m
  
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• Churchill secures 3-year cleaning contract with Yorkshire Housing

  22-08-2023 10:24 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Churchill has won a three-year contract, valued at £2.1 million, with social housing association Yorkshire Housing. The contract has the option of a further two-year extension.
  
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• Sewell FM wins retail reactive maintenance deal

  22-08-2023 09:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Sewell Facilities Management has been appointed by retailer, Heron Foods, to provide reactive maintenance for its stores across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
  Sewell FM will be on hand to respond to requests for maintenance assistance for 86 of Heron Foods’ 325 stores, across the two counties.
  As well as reacting to urgent issues, such as problems with doors, plumbing and lights, technicians will also be completing small maintenance projects, including retiling and small shop repairs.
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• Prolectric wins Carbon Reduction Champion at Construction News Awards 2023

  22-08-2023 09:40 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Prolectric, the off-grid, renewable lighting and power specialist, has won the highly coveted Carbon Reduction Champion award at the prestigious Construction News Awards, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair on Thursday 13th July 2023.
  Hosted by veteran broadcaster Claudia Winkleman, the awards which have been dubbed the highlight of the Construction industry calendar, were attended by over 1,200 clients, contractors and suppliers to celebrate outstanding work across the construction se
  
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• Golden Service Awards 2024 open for entry

  22-08-2023 01:00
  Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched its 2024 Golden Service Awards - open to entry from contract cleaning and FM companies in the UK and Ireland.The biennial event, which will next take place on May 23 2024 in London, celebrates the facilities management and cleaning industry across sectors including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, education, leisure and office.There are 18 categories, including two new ones this year. The Social Impact Award will recognise positive impact o
  
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