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TUPE and redundancy causing headaches for cleaning contractors
An increasing number of cleaning contractors are experiencing costly and time-consuming employment problems because of the complexity of The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).
According to TUPE and HR specialist John Stacey from projecthrltd.co.uk, the Transfer regulations do provide for changes to terms and conditions but only in a very limited way. This, he claims, has led to some cleaning firms making expensive mistakes that have inadvertently taken them outside the law, as well as damaging staff morale and client relationships at a critical time.
“We...
CSSA to manage BCC and ICMMA
From 1 July 2009, the Cleaning and Support Services Association will be managing the secretariats of both the British Cleaning Council and the Industrial Cleaning Machine Manufacturers Association. This move follows the retirement of John Stinton from the BCC and Graham Jones from ICMMA.
The three organisations will remain independent, but their secretariat activities will be combined into a single office, based in the CSSA’s premises in the City of London. Andrew Large will become the secretary general of the BCC and secretary of ICMMA, as well as retaining his position as chief executive...
GSA 2009: Early Bird Special
Buy tickets before the end of August for the Golden Service Awards ceremony 2009 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London and be entered to win two additional free tickets to the event. Also on offer is a 10% discount for complete table bookings - book 10 places and only pay for 9.
To take advantage of these offers, simply contact the Golden Service Award organisers on 08000 192 422. Alternatively Email gsa@suzannehowe.com . Tickets cost £100 plus vat (£115).
Additionally, the Royal Lancaster Hotel is offering special room rates for all bookings before the end of August. Simply contact the...
‘Good attendance’ at ISSA event
ISSA/Interclean Central & Eastern Europe enjoyed a successful fourth edition. Some 182 exhibitors from 25 countries presented their latest products and services to a global audience of cleaning professionals.
ISSA/Interclean Central & Eastern Europe was organised by Amsterdam RAI in association with ISSA and local partner PSC and took place from 13 to 15 May 2009 in the EXPO XXI Centre in Warsaw, Poland.
After four events ISSA/Interclean Central & Eastern Europe has proven to be the leading trade fair for the cleaning industry in Poland and surrounding countries. Despite the financial...
Success comes in threes
At the annual RBS South London Business Awards in May, Chequers Contract Services Ltd walked away with the ‘Best Sustainable Business Award’.
The gala dinner and awards ceremony took place in a lavish marquee on the pitch at Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace FC. Over 575 people attended with 52 companies being shortlisted.
This high profile awards programme is open to any company located in one or more of the 12 London Boroughs south of the River Thames. They provide a showcase for businesses ranging from one-person operations to companies employing hundreds of people; from firms whose...
Christie’s hosts 20th anniversary event
To mark the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Principle Cleaning Services Ltd held a celebratory event in May for staff, clients, suppliers and guests. Valued client of the company, Christie’s kindly played host and provided a room for the evening. Over 150 guests were privy to a unique exhibition of 21st century British art, including a coastal scene that Sir Winston Churchill had painted during the 1930s.
‘The Seashore’ was given to William Greenshields, Churchill's butler between 1948 and 1953, as a gift and it was sold to benefit the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Trust.
Throughout the...
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