Cleaning Industry news

• Government response recognises the ‘vital’ role of the cleaning sector and its staff

  30-04-2025 14:12 via chtmag.com
  
  The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has hailed “an extremely encouraging” response from the Government to its campaign to put cleaning and hygiene at the heart of the national agenda.
  The BCC has recently received confirmation that the Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK report is being considered as evidence by the Government in the ongoing review of national resilience.
  As part of the long-running lobbying campaign in support of the report, the BCC wrote to Cabinet Secret
  
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• Academy makes educated switch to North Shore

  30-04-2025 14:00 via chtmag.com
  
  Ormiston Victory Academy has chosen 170 Mechanical Hands-Free roll towel dispensers and Orbit toilet roll dispensers from Northwood Hygiene’s North Shore premium proprietary system of washroom dispensers and consumables.
  The academy, which provides secondary and sixth form education for more than 1400 pupils at its site in Costessey, Norwich, was keen to reduce hand towel waste in its classrooms and science laboratories, to help the organisation to save money and reduce impact on the envir
  
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• ISS study finds the office holds the key to reinforcing culture and belonging

  30-04-2025 13:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A new global study of nearly 11,000 employees on workstyles and preferences, conducted by ISS has revealed that despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and knowledge sharing. As a result, ISS says the office must act as a “catalyst for culture, innovation, and a sense of belonging” — especially in light of employers’ persistent focus on employee attraction and retention.
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• Eptura announces AI-powered innovations to enhance technician mobility, optimise real estate, and create frictionless in-office experiences

  30-04-2025 13:06 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New mobile technician tools, enhanced visitor management experiences, and integrated workplace dashboards help enterprises streamline operations and optimise the built environment
  Eptura, the global worktech leader, has announced powerful product updates to help enterprises tackle the operational challenges of returning to offices and managing assets — including optimising space utilisation, improving visitor security, and delivering real-time insights. These reflect Eptura’s commitm
  
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• Frontline workers trust AI and automation to keep them safe

  30-04-2025 11:53 via fmj.co.uk
  
  More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of frontline workers in the UK trust AI and automation to keep them safe at work, amid wider concerns about potential job losses, according to new research.
  The findings were released to coincide with World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2025. This year, the United Nations’ International Labour Organisation is putting the spotlight on AI and digitalisation in the workplace.
  When it comes to tech on the frontline, workers are optimistic.
  
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• BCO Regional Awards reveal London’s best workplaces 

  30-04-2025 11:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  London’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards going to seven office buildings across the city.
  Held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 29 April, the BCO’s annual London Awards Lunch recognised projects that demonstrate best practice in office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence across the sector.
  The seven winners of this year’s competition highlight the diversity of offices a
  
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• Compass One powering sustainability from the frontline

  30-04-2025 10:47 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Compass One, which brings together the specialist expertise of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s ESS, Healthcare and One Retail sectors, has introduced the ‘Future Food’ sustainability engagement programme. Developed specifically for frontline colleagues, Future Food aims to drive the knowledge and skills required to support the achievement of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s climate net zero ambitions.
  The programme comprises concise, engaging videos delivered by AI-
  
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• New hire strengthens NG Bailey’s facilities services team

  30-04-2025 10:30 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Simon Ball has been appointed to NG Bailey’s Facilities Services team as its new Work Winning Director, as it continues to strengthen its Built Environment division.
  Ball joins the independent engineering and infrastructure services business, as a senior leader in the Work Winning team, where he will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, customer experience and business growth across the company’s expanding facilities services portfolio. In recent years NG Bailey has built a str
  
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• Berry Global supports Vamoosh with robust packaging solution

  30-04-2025 09:00 via cleaningmag.com
  
  One of the leading plastic packaging manufacturers, Berry Global has provided international cleaning product manufacturer, Vamoosh with a tailored packaging solution for its Plug Hole Unblocker, addressing the unique challenges posed by the product’s ingredients.
  
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• The role of cleaning in maintaining mental health

  30-04-2025 01:00
  For three years a team of industry experts has been gathering material on cleaning ergonomics and conscious cleaning. In the latest of their exclusive articles for ECJ, Helge Alt from Puhastusekspert in Estonia and Tarja Valkosalo of Propuhtaus Finland (who have been involved since the start) explore how cleaning, as an activity, can alleviate stress, serving almost as a form of therapy that supports mental well-being.Mental health is an increasingly important topic in our society. According to
  
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