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Almost two-thirds of employers set to hire ex-offenders in 2023, says Sodexo study
5th of May 2023
One in three (30 per cent) UK businesses in the private sector do not currently employ any ex-offenders, despite the majority (62 per cent) saying they are struggling to fill positions. Forty-three per cent report finding it difficult to fill in excess of 10 current vacancies.
This is according to a new study commissioned by Sodexo, the food
Entry deadline approaches for CMS Purus Innovation Award
3rd of May 2023
Exhibitors at this year's CMS Berlin show can now submit their entries to the CMS Purus Innovation Award (PIA). The deadline is fast approaching - May 31 is the final deadline.
There are six categories: Large Machines, Small Machines, Equipment, Washroom Hygiene, Digital Tools and Systems and Detergents. The judges will focus particularly on
Robot vacuum toys are now available for Australian children
28th of April 2023
A miniature vacuum robot is being sold as a children's toy in Australia. And parents are loving it.
The Kmart product has an average star rating of 4.3 out of five and mimics the design of popular robot vacuums on the market. And it performs very well, according to parents.
One shopper raved about her AUS $12 purchase on Facebook, demonstrating
Kärcher and TTS form strategic partnership
27th of April 2023
Manufacturers Kärcher and TTS are forming a strategic partnership to jointly offer customers globally their complete range of products and services.
With the TTS Equipment, Kärcher is complementing its portfolio of solutions and positioning itself as a full-range supplier. TTS, meanwile, benefits from Kärcher's worldwide brand
UK train cleaner still working at 80
26th of April 2023
An 80-year-old train cleaner who helps to service between 18 and 26 train carriages a night claims he loves his job - and has no plans to retire just yet.
William Gwyn Thomas has been cleaning trains at Carmarthen station for 25 years. He works shifts until the early hours of the morning, operating as part of a team charged with cleaning the
Read the latest edition of ECJ online now
21st of April 2023
The latest edition of ECJ is now available to read online or via the ECJ app. Highlights include:
• Celebrating 30 years of ECJ - we take a look back at the very first edition in 1993
• Business - what you need to know about Artificial Intelligence
• Washrooms - what are the visitor expectations?
• Fragrance - the science
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