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UhUb Training Award – Ambassador Engaged Business
We are delighted to announce that City & Essex has been awarded the UhUb Ambassador Engaged Business status! This recognition highlights the exceptional dedication of our team, with over 95% of staff consistently trained for 48 months, securing our position as a top achiever in the UhUb community. We are honoured to receive this accolade…
Read MoreCelebrating 10 Years of Commitment to the Living Wage
At City & Essex, we believe everyone deserves a wage that meets their everyday needs. This belief has driven our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation for the past ten years! Since 2014, we have witnessed significant progress. When we started, the London Living Wage was £9.15 per hour. Today, it stands at £13.85 per…
Read More2024 Living Wage Rate Changes
The new real Living Wage rates are out! The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 15,000 UK businesses like ours who believe their staff deserve a wage that meets everyday needs – like the weekly shop or a surprise trip to the dentist. Both the UK and London Living Wage rates…
Read MoreCelebrating Thank Your Cleaner Day
On the 16th of October, we celebrated an important day on our calendar—Thank Your Cleaner Day. We invited our customers and partners to join us in recognising the incredible people who bring our commitment to excellence to life. City & Essex wouldn’t be where we are today without the dedication and hard work of the…
Read MoreWelcoming Steve Rex, Our New Head of HSEQ
We are excited to welcome Steve, who recently joined City & Essex as our new Head of HSEQ. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the business and his significant expertise will be instrumental in our continuing journey towards zero harm. To mark the start of Steve’s journey, we asked him to…
Read More2024 So Far: Supporting Charities and Local Communities
At City & Essex, we believe in the power of giving back to the community. Our commitment to supporting others is woven into the fabric of our company ethos. By partnering with charities and local communities, we aim to make a meaningful impact on causes that are close to our hearts, resonate with our customers,…
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