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BCC levelling up for women in the workplace

New research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found that two-thirds of women feel they have missed out on career progression because of childcare responsibilities. The survey of more than 4,100 respondents in February 2023, is the first of ...

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Inviron retains London law firm contract 

Inviron has retained a four-year deal with legal services business, Mishcon de Reya. The new agreement will see the hard services specialist continuing to provide a full mechanical and electrical service, including helpdesk provision and technical facilities management services at ...

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Almost two-thirds of workers feel stressed due to the rising cost of living

New research by workplace expert, Acas, has found that three out of five British workers (63 per cent) feel stressed due to the rising cost of living. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Britain about whether they feel stressed ...

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Portfolio recruits new account director

High specification cleaning service provider Portfolio, which is part of the Churchill Group, has appointed Charles Walden to the role of Accounts Director. Walden joins the London team with a wealth of experience in the soft services industry as well ...

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NHS Property Services marks International Women’s Day with a number of initiatives

To mark International Women’s Day, NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is celebrating women in a male-dominated industry with a number of initiatives, including a menopause workplace programme, which has been shortlisted for ‘Best Women’s Health Initiative.’ The organisation is also running ...

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Mayor of London calls for all public organisations to be made ‘women-friendly’ workplaces

The Mayor of London has called on the Government to begin a ‘wholesale’ review of workplace policies, across Government bodies, to ensure they are inclusive of and supportive to women at every stage of their careers. Sadiq Khan has called ...

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BEMS sector valued at £835m in 2022

Data from the Building Controls Industry Association’s (BCIA) latest Market Information Service (MIS) report has estimated that the Building Energy Management System (BEMS) sector is now worth around £835.8 million to the UK economy. This represents an increase of eight ...

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Mitie lands waste deal at Bristol Airport

Mitie has been awarded a new contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport. The three-year deal, which comes with the option of extending for a further two, will see Mitie manage the airport’s waste, sorting around 2,200 tonnes ...

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CIWM launches Technical membership

To meet the waste management and resource sector’s ever-growing demand to professionalise specific technical ability, CIWM has launched a new grade to its portfolio of membership options. In response to market research and sector feedback, CIWM will now recognise the ...

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Zoë Watts promoted to MD at Bennett Hay

Independent hospitality services provider, Bennett Hay, has promoted Zoë Watts to the role of Managing Director. Watts will take up her new position at the beginning of April and will be responsible for the company’s bold growth plans and continued ...

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