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Professional cleaning and facilities solutions business, Peartree Cleaning Services, has reinforced its commitment to investing in its people by launching an enhanced support package available to every employee from their very first day.
As part of this initiative, every employee will receive a comprehensive welcome pack, a multi-language new starter kit, and a pair of premium Skechers work shoes. The footwear will be provided to all team members who are on their feet for more than five hours per shift – a practical investment that prioritises comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
The multi-language starter kit and downloadable resources ensure all colleagues, regardless of background or first language, can access essential information from day one. When combined with the new starter materials and premium footwear, this package represents a unique and people-first approach within the industry.
Nichola Underwood, People Director at Peartree Cleaning Services, commented: “At a time when many cleaning providers are tightening budgets or reducing staff benefits, Peartree is taking the opposite approach and increasing investment in our people. Our teams are our greatest asset, and this initiative reinforces our dedication to supporting them from their very first day with us.”
According to the 2026 UK Facilities Management Market Research Report by askporter, facilities management professionals want clear, verifiable evidence of work being delivered, with teams that can communicate progress in real time. This requires technology that is affordable, intuitive, and quick to adopt.
Yet the report found that:
Over three quarters of FM professionals (76 per cent) experience operational inefficiencies caused by siloed software which results in a lack of real-time visibility.
Communications challenges lead to maintenance issues, with 73 per cent of teams being forced into reactive problem-solving on a weekly basis.
A worrying level of compliance gaps, with 44 per cent of admitting that half or less of their compliance tasks are tracked and automated within their systems.
Closing this gap requires the establishment of transparent and consistent communications using affordable software that gives FM teams the ability to track, evidence and improve their services.
This webinar provides a valuable overview of the main findings of the report by askporter followed by a panel discussion by FM thought leaders on practical, strategic solutions that can help close this communications gap.
To register for the webinar taking place 29 January 2026 at 11:00am click here.
