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UK sees growing labour shortages
21st of September 2017
Employers in the UK say they have struggled with growing labour shortages since the Brexit vote last summer. Hartley Milner looks at how a downward trend in migration is impacting on sectors that have come to rely on workers from the EU.
Britain is fast losing its appeal as the land of milk and honey for Europeans seeking to build better futures
Singapore's long march to professional cleaning
20th of September 2017
In Singapore, streets and public spaces are remarkably clean. The government reached this level of cleanliness due to some draconian anti-littering laws. While the Singaporean cleaning industry has contributed to this spotless state of the streets, some argue the cleaning industry deserves more appreciation – both in terms of salary, as well
Workplace of the future
18th of September 2017
Global facilities service provider ISS has opened its new German headquarters in Düsseldorf with the theme ‘Workplace of the Future’. In the building the company is showcasing a new working culture entitled ‘New Ways of Working’ and all building services are being driven using smart technology. ECJ editor Michelle
Cleanliness equals productivity
15th of September 2017
VSR chairman Jacco Vonhof, ECJ’s Dutch correspondent, brings news of research indicating that the level of office cleanliness directly impacts on employees’ productivity.
Not only does the standard of cleaning impact productivity, it also contributes to the general satisfaction of employees. Employees are more satisfied when their
New ways of dealing with litter
13th of September 2017
As French reporter Christian Bouzols writes, the country’s litter problem demands radical action.
Keeping French beaches and public places clean, particularly in the south of the country, is a matter of major concern.
Local authorities involved with this problem are often overworked due to the lack of civic-mindedness and negligence of the
Pan-European solutions offer consistency in facility services
11th of September 2017
European Customer Synergy (ECS) is a pan-European facilities management (FM) company, headquartered in Brussels. It delivers a range of facilities management services, varying from single services to integrated FM solutions. With more than 400 offices in 41 countries, the company generates an accumulated revenue of €3.6 billion.
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