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Workplace has joined the global movement for inclusive and sustainable business having achieved B Corp status.
B Corp Certification is administered by B Lab, a nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. B Corps are for-profit companies certified to meet rigorous social and environmental performance standards, accountability, and transparency.
Workplace joins only a few cleaning and facilities management businesses that are a Certified B Corporation, having achieved a score of 88.8.
This significant milestone places the company among an elite group of 2,000 UK companies using business as a force for good, dedicated to building a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
Stephen, CEO of Workplace, said of the certification: “We are thrilled to join the global B Corp community. This certification underscores our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and transparency. It’s a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to creating positive social and environmental impact. This certification validates our efforts and inspires us to continue striving for excellence in all that we do.”
Nancy, Founder at True Horizon, who supported Workplace through the accreditation, commented: “Guiding Workplace through the B Corp certification process has been a remarkable journey. This achievement reflects their unwavering commitment to better business practices and dedication to continuous improvement.”
Frontline workers form the backbone of facilities management services, serving as the face of the brand and interacting directly with customers. Yet research by both L&G and the Living Wage Foundation reveals the majority feel overlooked and expendable.
Accelerating the problem is a growing technology gap. Despite having 2.7 billion deskless workers worldwide, representing 80 per cent of the global workforce, only one per cent of software and technology investments has been allocated to this segment. This means there is a huge disconnect between frontline workers and their headquarters, leading to lack of sufficient training, communication challenges and low employee retention.
For this webinar, FMJ has teamed up with frontline training platform Lingio to bring together a panel of experts, to discuss how easy-to-use and efficient AI tools can help create engaging and gamified learning experiences that fit the needs of underserved deskless workers. The result? Better software and learning experiences lead to improved staff engagement and reduced staff turnover by up to 95 per cent, according to McKinsey.
To register for the webinar taking place on 11 September at 11:00 am click here.
