Sodexo UK & Ireland has become the UK’s first organisation to achieve gold‑tier Fair Chance Charter accreditation from the Fair Chance Business Alliance (FCBA), recognising its long‑standing commitment to inclusive recruitment and creating fair access to employment for people with ...
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Pauline Gunn, Head of Leadership and Development, and Sarah Hayes, Director of HR at Securitas UK on the advantages apprentices bring to building tomorrow’s security In the security industry, frontline roles often experience high turnover. Due to the nature of ...
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Paul Cottam, Managing Director, VINCI Facilities on the importance of apprenticeships for the future of the sector, how they shaped him and why they’re the foundation of how he leads and develops others My passion for apprenticeships started long before ...
Read More »Mitie awarded Disability Confident Level 3 – Leader status
Mitie has been formally recognised as a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) – the highest accreditation available under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Achieving Level 3 status reflects sustained progress ...
Read More »Unlocking FM potential
Meeting operational and strategic goals is essential in FM, but explains Matt Garner, Director at Litmus FM, team development is also a key priority for the sector In facilities management, we are rightly focused on systems. Compliance frameworks, asset registers, ...
Read More »Five cleaning industry heads unite to change the narrative about a career in cleaning
Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine, speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector. Education Today is the ...
Read More »SMEs brace for legislation changes and talent shortages in 2026
SME businesses are concerned at their ability to adapt to employment legislation changes and the shortage of skilled applicants in 2026. New data from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, shows rising growing concerns among Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as ...
Read More »BCIS appoints talent lead to fuel growth plans
Natalie Cross has been appointed as talent lead at the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) to drive key hires as the business announces plans to expand in its 65th anniversary year. Since BCIS became independent from RICS in 2022 it ...
Read More »Desirable destination
Front-of-house could be your most underused tool for recruitment and retention, making the office a destination, not just an obligation says Cheryl-Anne Cooper, Chief Daymaker at On Verve As businesses grapple with bringing their employees into the workplace, they need ...
Read More »Mitie awarded SRAG Ambassador Level status for inclusive recruitment
Mitie has been awarded Ambassador Level status under the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG) Chartermark, the highest level of recognition for best practice in providing opportunities to support employability and help people from disadvantaged backgrounds into jobs. Mitie is one ...
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