Posts by Matthew Swift
Collaborative Support For Stop Domestic Abuse
This festive season, we’re incredibly pleased to be partnering with Wessex Cleaning Equipment, who are leading this wonderful charity initiative to support Stop Domestic Abuse. Alongside Pink Hygiene, we’ve come together to provide practical items that can make a real difference for individuals and families navigating incredibly difficult circumstances. A partnership with purposeAt its heart,…
Read MoreAchieving The Uhub Ambassador Engaged Status For A Second Year Running
We’re delighted to share that City & Essex has once again been awarded UhUb Ambassador Engaged Business status for 2025, for the second year in a row. This award recognises organisations that achieve and sustain exceptional levels of training engagement through UhUb, in our case, maintaining at least 90% of colleagues fully trained and engaged…
Read More2025 Living Wage Rate Changes
The Living Wage Foundation has announced new Real Living Wage rates of £13.45 across the UK and £14.80 in London, an increase designed to keep pay aligned with the cost of living. Employers have six months to implement these new rates, with a deadline of 1 May 2026. At City & Essex, we’re proud to…
Read MoreCelebrating The People Who Make A Difference Every Day
Today, we pause to celebrate Thank Your Cleaner Day, a national reminder of the vital role cleaning professionals play in keeping workplaces, schools, hospitals, and communities clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. At City & Essex, we’re proud of our team of more than 900 cleaning professionals who, every day, bring passion, pride, and skill…
Read MoreUnited In Mud & Mission
The City & Essex team have laced up once again for the Tough Mudder 5K South London, our third time taking on the challenge! Together, we powered through 14 muddy obstacles, cheered each other on, and shared plenty of laughs (and a few bruises) along the way. But the real victory came after the finish…
Read MoreFour Years Of Commitment To The Mental Health Charter
For the past four years, we have proudly supported the Mental Health Charter, helping us to transform our workplace into one that champions mental wellbeing, breaks down stigma, and actively supports our people.Why We JoinedThe Mental Health Charter, launched in 2020, is a movement that helps organisations create lasting change. It provides practical support through…
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