Posts by Matthew Swift
Achieving 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…
Read MoreWelcoming Cameron Watson, Our New Head of ESG
We are very pleased to welcome Cameron Watson as our new Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Since joining us at the start of August, Cameron has already been out on site with our teams and meeting customers, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and expertise to strengthen our business. Cleaning and facilities services play a…
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