Former Institute of Hospitality CEO Peter Ducker has spent a lifetime in the hospitality industry and is a member of P&G Professional’s Expert Advisory Council. I have never really understood the phrase ‘Perfect Storm’, not that I’ve ever thought about ...
Read More »Cleanology boss says the cleaning sector lacks ‘sex appeal’ and needs to be ‘more diverse at senior level’
With the cleaning industry facing a recruitment crisis, Dominic Ponniah, CEO of Cleanology says the sector needs to make itself more attractive by working on its “sex appeal” and “diversity at senior level”. Whilst the suit and tie brigade will argue ...
Read More »BCC warns ‘severe’ cleaning and hygiene staff shortages could hit Covid-19 recovery
The cleaning and hygiene industry is suffering ‘severe’ staff shortages with the rate of vacancies having increased dramatically, according to a new survey of the industry. The recruitment problems facing one of the UK’s biggest industries could hamper the nation’s ...
Read More »Red Clean, the first flexible working community to directly support the cleaning sector
The UK’s largest flexible working company has launched a dedicated service for the cleaning sector. redwigwam has created Red Clean in response to the huge demand for cleaning personnel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Red Clean gives companies instant access to fully ...
Read More »BCC warns of ‘severe shortage of staff’ in London cleaning and tourism industries
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has warned that new immigration rules proposed by the Government for next year will cause ‘a severe shortage of staff’ in the cleaning and tourism industries in and around London. It is highlighting figures from ...
Read More »Data reveals post-Brexit immigration plans will hurt UK cleaning sector
The Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans are aimed at reducing the number of low skilled workers entering the country. Along with the farming, catering, nursing and care sectors, it is highly likely that workers in the gig economy will be excluded ...
Read More »BCC voices concern over proposed immigration rules
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has said it is “very worried and concerned” about the “huge” possible impact of Government proposals to introduce an “Australian-style points-based” immigration system from 2021. The BCC, which is the industry body for the cleaning sector, fears plans to restrict visas ...
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