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Compass recognised for high standards of health and safety

Compass Group UK & Ireland has again been recognised by the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) for achieving high levels of health and safety across its sectors. Compass acknowledgements awarded in 2022 include: Levy UK + Ireland ...

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Makita provides the cordless power for cleaning tasks

Power tools manufacturer Makita UK has expanded its leading XGT 40VMax range with the launch of two new battery powered L-Class vacuum cleaners. Thanks to Makita’s unique XGT 40VMax cordless technology, the VC001GL 8-litre) and VC003GL (15-litre) offer cleaning professionals ...

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Commercial properties urged to adopt smart grid technology to support increased EV charging capabilities

With electrified vehicles totalling 18.5 per cent of all new cars registered in 2021 and that figure only set to increase, renewables specialist, Bureau Veritas, is urging local authorities, commercial property owners and facilities managers to adopt smart grid technology, ...

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Legionella: The hidden risk

Eric Myers, Senior Industry Technical Consultant at Ecolab and a Waterborne Pathogen Risk Reduction Strategist, on how the unique circumstances for buildings that wouldn’t typically experience months-long shutdown may have increased the risk of legionella and how to mitigate that ...

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Director appointment at Ecoserv

Ecoserv Group has appointed Natalie Coleman as Sales Director as part of its ambitious plans to expand the size and scope of the business. Coleman, who has more than 20 years of experience in facilities management, will lead the company’s ...

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Umbrella Training unveils new culinary school

The nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for hospitality and corporate sectors, is launching a new culinary school to provide apprentices with access to a professional kitchen environment and further learning and development opportunities. The Umbrella Training Culinary School, which launches ...

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Pareto appoints HR director

Following a successful 12 months as People Experience Manager of Pareto FM, Alishya Artwell has been promoted to HR Director. Artwell has over 10 years of successful HR experience which includes achieving an HR degree from Greenwich University London & ...

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How Swedish companies are planning their return to the office

Two questions on both employees and employers’ minds right now are, how and when will we get back to the office. “When” might be more difficult to answer, but companies in Sweden have now started to discuss the “how”. Flowscape, ...

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Churchill’s Portfolio in Penningtons Manches Cooper win

Churchill Group’s high-end cleaning and hygiene service, Portfolio, has been awarded a three-year, multi-site contract with law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper. The contract, which commenced on 1 April, sees Portfolio employees working on the contract at seven Penningtons Manches Cooper ...

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Chief climate and sustainability advisor appointment at Compass

Leading University of Oxford expert, Professor Sir Charles Godfray FRS, has been appointed by Compass Group UK & Ireland as Chief Climate and Sustainability Advisor to its Executive Team. The role will see Professor Godfray support the clients of Compass ...

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