Community Impact 2023

2023 was an incredible year of giving for us at City & Essex. We saw more of our team volunteer their time for the causes they are passionate about, with over 90 hours spent helping: In addition, we supported a wide range of charities throughout the year that continue to do incredible work in our local area…

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Breaking the Cycle of Financial Stress

Money worries can have a massive impact on our overall mental health, and with the rising cost of living, many cannot cover essentials, creating a cycle of stress and anxiety. In response to these challenges, City & Essex partnered with Wagestream, an innovative tool designed to empower the financial well-being of our people. Wagestream offers…

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Boosting Team Well-Being

Thanks to our partnership with the Mental Health Charter, we are excited to announce some new well-being tools available to all our teams. The Employee Assistance ProgrammeWe have a 24-hour helpline that provides caring and confidential support to our colleagues and their immediate families, helping them through any of life’s challenges. This covers: The Well-Being…

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It’s London Living Wage Week!

The real living wage isn’t just any wage; it’s the one and only rate in the UK that considers what it truly takes to live a decent life. What’s incredible is that more than 14,000 businesses in the UK have chosen to pay this wage voluntarily. Why? Because they genuinely believe that their hardworking staff…

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Thank Your Cleaner Day 2023

This month, we celebrated the invaluable contributions of our cleaning teams and all cleaners worldwide for Thank Your Cleaner Day. The cleaning industry is one of the world’s most crucial yet often overlooked fields. Every day, our skilled and dedicated colleagues work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep spaces clean, safe, and hygienic, completing tasks that…

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Mud, Sweat and Cheers 

Thirteen of our most fearless team members now share a lasting bond forged in mud, teamwork, and muscle cramp. Together, we triumphed over Tough Mudder’s 13 obstacles scattered across 5 kilometres in South London in the name of raising money for charity.  As a family-owned business, The Childhood Trust, a London-based charity, holds a special place…

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