13 Nov13 November
Blog | #LivingWageWeek
This week marks #LivingWageWeek, a celebration of the movement to ensure hundreds of thousands of low paid workers receive a pay rise because of the #LivingWage.
Year 2019
November
October
29 Oct29 October
Blog | It's time to talk about stress
Today marks the start of International Stress Awareness Week, which exists to promote stress prevention and wellbeing. The ‘s’ word is something many people avoid talking about, yet it affects ...
16 Oct16 October
Blog | The importance of saying thank you
As the phrase goes, manners cost nothing. If someone goes out of their way to help you on a personal level you would express your gratitude without hesitation. But when it comes to the working worl...
9 Oct 9 October
Blog | Inspiring the next generation
When I was a young boy, I dreamt of becoming a paediatrician. A career in cleaning and facilities certainly wasn’t on the radar. But after getting a taster of the industry as part of my universit...
June
7 Jun 7 June
Facilicom UK recognised for its dedication to the real li...
Facilicom UK was awarded a prestigious prize for its commitment to the real Living Wage at last night’s annual Living Wage Champion Awards The contract cleaning and services provider was given...
5 Jun 5 June
Blog | Actions speak louder than words
Anyone who knows me will realise that I love winter mountaineering. It’s one of my lifelong hobbies and I’ve travelled around the world to visit some of the most beautiful glaciers and ice caps...
May
13 May13 May
Blog | Happiness is infectious… So make it part of your...
Happy people make happy people. This is the motto that we live and breathe by at Facilicom, but when people hear this phrase, many think it’s simplistic and obvious. I disagree. When you really t...
April
17 Apr17 April
Facilicom UK proud winner Tomorrow's FM Award
We are proud to announce that Facilicom UK is the winner of the Tomorrow's FM award 2019. Jan-Hein Hemke, MD of Facilicom UK, commented: “We are delighted to win this award. It’s an achievemen...
3 Apr 3 April
Blog | Lowering stress levels with the Living Wage
April marks both Stress Awareness Month and the time of year when the government’s national living wage is raised. Although the timing may be coincidental, we believe that rewarding colleagues wi...
March
28 Mar28 March
Affinity Water appoints Facilicom UK to home counties con...
Facilicom UK has secured the contract to service multiple Affinity Water sites across the Home Counties. Facilicom will be responsible for daily and weekly cleaning of 16 Affinity Water sites, in...
15 Mar15 March
Blog | Happy people make happy people
‘Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess’… Chances are you sang the first line of this blog… and perhaps even with a smile on your face? A catchy number made famous by come...
1 Mar 1 March
Blog | Innovation is the key to success
The expression ‘innovate or die’ has been grasped by many businesses to mean that in order to succeed, or even survive, they must be more technologically progressive. Of course, innovation is a...
January
28 Jan28 January
Blog | Cleaning under the spotlight
The spotlight has been shining on the cleaning sector recently, thanks to the new TV drama, ‘Cleaning Up’ – and it has certainly got the industry talking! After the first show aired, many of ...
Year 2018
December
18 Dec18 December
Blog | “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”
This time of year is synonymous with fun, festivities and high spirits, as Christmas Day edges ever closer. Probably the biggest Christian festival of the year, activity is heightened everywhere an...
12 Dec12 December
Three tips for better procurement
When contracting goods and services, getting the right deal is essential for both client and supplier. The recent failure of a major building services company shows the impacts if this doesn’...
12 Dec12 December
Facilicom UK clinches contract with Dell
Contract cleaner Facilicom has won the contract to service technology company Dell’s UK office portfolio as a part of a partnership with CBRE.
November
8 Nov 8 November
Facilicom UK appoints new director of operations
Facilicom UK has announced the appointment of Peter Buff as its new Director of Operations. He assumed responsibilities on 23rd July, succeeding Giles Wheeler, who will retire at the end of 20...
8 Nov 8 November
Vive l'evolution article in Tomorrow's FM
No matter what you do in life, change is constant. Jan-Hein Hemke, Managing Director of Facilicom UK, says that the major period of change we’re experiencing offers many benefits and opportuniti...
October
18 Oct18 October
Blog | Brushing up inter-personal skills for success
The way we live and work is constantly evolving, and so, it seems, is the way we communicate. Thanks to the digital and technological evolution, together with millennials entering the workplace, so...
September
26 Sep26 September
The Bigger Picture
A clean environment is essential to the safety and wellbeing of residents and patients, and the importance of cleaning is universally respected. However, Jan-Hein Hemke, Managing Director of Facili...