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and encourage a staff-centred mindset where employee wellbeing is paramount.”
In an effort to build morale and enrich workforce mental health, Pacvac’s staff members are encouraged to participate in a range of physical activities and social events, provided with shower facilities should they wish to cycle to work; and are provided with kitchen facilities to encourage staff to bring their own lunch and eat healthily.
Pacvac praised for healthy workplace
Pacvac has received bronze recognition from Healthier Workplace WA (Western Australia), as a result of positive work environment changes they have undergone to create a motivated and productive workforce.
The company, which specialises in the design and manufacture of backpack vacuums, aims to be viewed as an employer of choice by providing a welcoming and inspiring environment where staff produce great outcomes as a team.
Donna Rothwell, Pacvac Director, commented: “I have always maintained the belief that happy staff are the key to a successful company, and in recent months we have been working hard to ensure we continue to support
In recent months, Pacvac has also implemented multiple workplace improvements such as stand-up desks to reduce fatigue, indoor plants for improved ambience, and breakout areas for staff to enjoy time away from their workstations. Extensive building renovations are also being planned to ensure everybody gets to work in a place that brings out their best.
Ms Rothwell continued: “One of the most innovative changes we have implemented in recent months is our Wellbeing Initiative, which ultimately increases a staff member’s leave entitlements, at the expense of the company, to ensure staff are provided with an additional three days of leave to utilise as they see fit. I see this initiative greatly boosting our employee’s overall wellbeing, ensuring a positive work-life balance.”
Pacvac is currently striving towards developing all areas related to overall workplace wellbeing and workplace health and safety, to achieve gold recognition for the continued happiness of employees.
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clean The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) is addressing the cleaning industry’s skills shortage with the opening of their brand-new ‘BBS Training Suite’.
Officially opened on Friday 5 July at Moulton Park, Northampton, by BBS Managing Director, Mike Fletcher FBICSc, while National Chairman Sue Robinson FBICSc cut the ribbon on the new BICSc HQ.
The suite offers training in enhanced cleaning skills including the Institute's most popular qualification – the 'Licence to Practice' – which, upon completion, gives cleaning professionals a three-year licence signifying their understanding of professional cleaning standards.
Stan Atkins, Chief Executive Officer at BICSc, said: “The popularity of cleaning has never been so high thanks to the rise in 'cleanfluencers' such as Mrs Hinch and Marie Kondo. It’s a trend we are seeing carry over to the professional
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cleaning sector with job applications more than doubling for cleaning positions in the last year alone.
“Although this is much-needed awareness for the industry, as a knock-on effect, we are seeing a greater skills shortage in people applying for positions they aren’t properly qualified for. There’s a lot more to cleaning than many people are aware, for example understanding how different chemicals interact and how to dilute them correctly – without adequate training in this area, cleaning operatives are putting the safety of others and their own lives at risk.
“Our practical, hands-on training courses enhance the learning experience by bringing together like-minded professionals and equipping cleaning operatives in all types of work to clean, safely and effectively while gaining recognition for the level of skill involved in professional cleaning.”
The new BBS Training Suite consists of six dedicated training areas, including three cleaning labs and a floor lab where candidates can complete practical skills training. There are also two classroom areas reserved for Cleanlogic Courses and Workshops – enhanced qualifications for current or aspiring cleaning managers and supervisors.
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