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Integrated facility and aviation services specialist ABM has achieved Gold Employer Recognition Scheme status as part of its commitment to the Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant in the UK.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC), ABM is committed to ensuring both veterans and serving armed forces personnel are encouraged to join the business, and that they are supported in their working life as team members.

Justine Salmon, business support manager and co-fhair of ABM's Armed Forces Working Group said: "Achieving gold certification in recognition of our dedication to the Armed Forces Covenant is a milestone we are incredibly proud of. It reflects our long-term commitment to doing the best we can to recruit, support, and stand by veterans, serving personnel, and their families, ensuring they feel valued and integrated within our company.

"Having achieved the top accolade, the work is not over. We will be continuing to maintain the gold standard and surpass expectations by driving awareness and understanding of the unique challenges faced by service personnel."

ABM works with the AFC and other partners in the scheme to proactively recruit new team members who have served the country and give paid leave to all reservists on the team, allowing them to continue to serve whilst working for ABM in the UK. An internal Armed Forces Working Group ensures the challenges and opinions of service personnel working at ABM are heard regularly and action is taken to continually provide support.