During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re relying on cleaners to ensure our surroundings are safe. Everything from door handles, desks and toilets through to the floor beneath our feet, is kept clean and disinfected by an army of, often invisible, workers. Last month, the government issued a list of critical workers including...
In our last news round-up blog, we discussed the increase in demand for drivers during the coronavirus lockdown. While some delivery companies are trying to find cover for drivers who may have fallen ill or have to care for high-risk individuals, others are losing members of the team whose heads...
Since the government placed restrictions on movement, the demand for delivery services has reached new heights. It means that organisations are now competing to recruit and retain driving staff in a way they’ve never had to before. Here, we’ve pulled together some of the top driving and fleet news that’s emerged...
If you find yourself currently searching for new employment opportunities, you’re looking at a very different landscape to that of just a few months ago. The Coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented economic uncertainty and while it’s true many businesses are either reducing staff or are in a hiring freeze, some...
Keeping the workplace clean and ensuring that it is healthy and safe should be of the utmost importance to business owners and office managers. It is a well-known fact that a cleaner workplace is more productive and can have a huge impact on a company’s reputation and its bottom line.Expert...
Everyone wants a sparkling house and while cleaning may seem like an easy task, if you do not know the proper techniques or have access to specialist equipment and cleaning products, you can waste a lot of precious time and end up considerably frustrated. Ever wondered how the cleaning professionals...
This week, we came across an insightful commentary piece in The Times, where David Smith applied cold, hard facts to dispel the myth that cheap migrant labour has negatively affected productivity levels in the UK. Smith’s comments follow news of the government’s proposed points-based immigration system, which effectively opens the door to...
Wouldn’t it be great to look into the future? Sure, the winning lottery numbers would be handy, but we’re talking about having the ability to predict industry changes so that organisations can plan effectively. The built environment sector remains a moveable feast, with innovations and trends constantly changing the game. Built...
When you hear the word ‘mindfulness’, what do you think? Is it meditation? Taking a yoga class? Or perhaps a casual cleansing of the aura? If so, then you might have misunderstood the concept. Author of Mindfulness in a Frantic World Danny Penman PhD defines mindfulness as “paying full conscious attention to whatever thoughts,...
