The gap between drivers retiring and new drivers entering the workplace is set to dramatically increase over the next few years and unless dramatic action is taken quickly there will be a crisis across the whole of Europe and the UK of up to 2 million driver shortages. This will impact on all sectors including … Continued
According to the BISC Cleaning Industry Report, in 2022, the number of cleaning companies has increased against a UK backdrop of all new businesses decreasing. This can be attributed to the need to improve a public-facing service post-Covid, where cleaning teams are now part of rebuilding public confidence and regularly sanitised high usage areas. The … Continued
The UK cleaning and hygiene industry continue to grow with over 69,000 businesses operating in 2021, and the need to invest in training and development rises up the agenda. The sector is still dominated by independent and micro businesses and remains an environment that struggles to recruit younger applicants. With these challenges, there was a … Continued
We work with a range of clients who use us to recruit cleaning staff for around-the-clock shifts across London and Essex and I am pleased to read this report from the BCC. The All Party parliamentary group report for the cleaning and hygiene industry was published in December, making a wide range of recommendations so … Continued
Although the economic forecast looks challenging for the next couple of years, most of the reports coming out suggest that the labour market remains in a strong position to withstand the turbulence ahead. Staff shortages continue to be a challenge for many businesses and in several areas are hampering opportunities for growth. Since the beginning … Continued
Interestingly there are now apprenticeship pathways which have not been available historically and this is a great indication of the growth within the sector and how the larger employers are using training as a way to encourage new blood into the industry. Both apprenticeships are at Level 2 and would enable you to study and … Continued
Have you included finding a new job as part of your New Year’s Resolution in 2023 Research carried out by Finder.com the UK’s fastest-growing comparison site, showed that almost 13% of adults in the UK have included careers as part of their new year’s resolutions. There are 30 million adults in the UK this year … Continued
Reflecting back on Christmas last year, when Boris told us we could still have a Christmas, but further restrictions might be coming in the New Year. The Trafalgar Square New Year celebrations were cancelled for a second year on the trot and Covid passports were needed to get into nightclubs and other venues. Facemasks were … Continued
We work within many industries which are heavily male-dominated including construction, manufacturing, industrial and security and now that men can speak out about issues that are affecting them it is important to raise awareness of where you can get help over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Men continue to account for 75% of all … Continued
If you haven’t seen the report here is the link, the headlines from the 2022 report highlight the significant impact crime is having on the retail industry and why additional security measures are being heavily invested in to help protect staff and stock. Currently for every £1 lost to crime £1 is now spent on … Continued