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'inspiring workplace' Churchill Group has been ranked 10th in The UK & Ireland Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces.
Awarded by Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), Churchill Group was recognised as a ‘PeopleFirst’ organisation that evidences strong support and opportunities for employees.
All entrants were required to demonstrate their investment in people through a comprehensive assessment. Churchill Group’s entry focused on six elements that IW consider fundamental to prioritising people: culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice and employee experience.
Entrants were categorised according to the size and kind of organisation; Churchill Group competed in the Enterprise Business category for organisations with over
100+ FM business sign Open Letter to
UK Government Dominic Ponniah and Malcolm Hills, CEO of Cleanology and MD of Think FM respectively, have co-authored an open letter to PM Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, setting out strong opposition to key elements of the proposed Employment Rights Bill.
The co-authors are convinced that the controversial Bill will have a devastating impact on the FM sector – and their grave concerns have been backed by some of the biggest names in facilities management. Collectively the 128 signatory companies represent £7bn in UK GDP and employ over 156,000 people.
The Bill proposes large-scale changes to employment law including making unfair dismissal a day one right, significantly increasing union powers and introducing statutory sick pay from day one.
In the letter, Mr Ponniah stated: “We are deeply concerned that some of the Bill’s provisions will have
5,000 employees, where it ranked 2nd. It was praised for its internal recognition programmes, including the annual Shining Star awards, which received over 500 nominations in 2024.
It was also recognised for the £366m generated in social value, its extensive apprenticeship programmes and its wellbeing initiatives, including mental health first aid training, awareness talks and resources for topics such as menopause and domestic abuse.
James Bradley, CEO at Churchill Group, said: “We are honoured to achieve such a high ranking in the Inspiring Workplaces list. As an employee-owned business, we want all our colleagues to invest in our organisation and share in its future success. Churchill Group is only as strong as our people, and without their commitment and expertise, our organisation would not be nearly as high on this list.”
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serious unintended consequences that could harm both good employers and the very employees that the Bill seeks to protect.
“Introducing day one unfair dismissal rights will increase the legal and financial risk of taking on new hires and discourage employers from offering opportunities to individuals who need a first step, a second chance, or time to prove themselves – and further will discourage growth and reduce employment opportunities — especially in labour-intensive sectors like ours.
“Probationary periods are a vital part of responsible recruitment, allowing both parties to assess suitability before long-term commitments are made. This change will also encourage and increase the number of vexatious claims against employers, overburdening an already overstretched tribunal system heavily weighted in favour of the employee.
“Meanwhile, introducing statutory sick pay from day one places a new, immediate cost on employers — especially in sectors like ours where staffing models are built around tight margins and stringent contracts. While we support fair and compassionate sick leave policies, the reality is that many SMEs simply cannot absorb this additional cost without significant impact.
“This additional burden will force some employers to reduce staff headcount or reduce their hours, turn down new contracts or even exit the market altogether. None of these outcomes will benefit our employees or our customers, many of whom are public services.”
Mr Ponniah stresses the letter – which can be read on the Cleanology website – is ‘not party-political’. Most of the Government’s planned reforms to Employment Rights are expected to come in by next year, with other key reforms including curbing ‘zero hour’ contracts, clamping down on ‘fire and rehire’ and enhancing workplace protection.
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