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60 bright sparks join Mitie’s apprenticeship charge
Mitie has welcomed 60 new apprentices as part of its #SignupSkillup programme, which focuses on recruiting individuals at the start of their career into apprenticeships. The new recruits are based throughout the UK, from Plymouth to Glasgow, and hold a variety of roles, including electrical and building services, project management, quantity surveying, business administration, and customer service. As a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer and member of the 5% Club, Mitie is committed to investing in the skills of its people through apprenticeships.
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Mitie Group earns prestigious health and safety award from RoSPA
Mitie Group has won a coveted Gold RoSPA award for demonstrating commitment to health and safety through its LiveSafe programme. This marks the first year that Mitie has been recognised in its entirety as a group, having previously won Gold Awards for individual business units including Security, Communities and Waste last year, as well as a President’s Award for ten consecutive years of Gold certifications for its Sellafield nuclear site in 2023. The internationally recognised RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest running of its kind, receiving almost 2,000 entries annually and awarding organisations, teams and projects for their unwavering commitment to protecting lives.
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Mitie recognised as a UK Top Employer for the fourth year running
The 2022 Top Employers have been announced and Mitie has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers for the fourth year running.
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Four steps to overcoming the retail crime epidemic
Recent statistics on retail theft and related crime demonstrate the shocking extent of the problem. According to the British Retail Consortium’s Crime Survey 2024 Report, the cost of theft doubled to £1.8bn during 2022/23 with over 45,000 incidents a day. The toll on retail workers is huge; there’s been a 50% rise in levels of retail violence and abuse.
Services
The Productivity Reset Report
The productivity black hole looms over UK organisations Over half of non-remote workers say the workplace contributes to a lack of productivity… and higher earners are affected the most. The cost to employers? An estimated £485.2m in lost salary every week across the UK. Environments shape behaviour – for better or worse. The Productivity Reset: […]
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View innovation as an opportunity – not a risk
When it comes to contract delivery, who wouldn’t want innovation as standard? In reality, implementing innovative solutions can be a challenge. Organisations are cautious about anything that could open the door to potential data breaches.
Insights
How digital twins achieve deeper engineering insights
Now it’s time to talk about a way facilities managers can use the data streams across their estates to make more informed decisions about maintenance, engineering and upgrades.
Perspective
Why it’s time to retire the title ‘receptionist’
The receptionist role is evolving and its association with outdated stereotypes downplays the contribution of those who make workplaces seamless.
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Mitie’s 2024 ESG report reveals significant progress
Mitie’s latest ESG report reveals it has met or exceeded 13 of its targets for the last Financial Year (FY24), showing exceptional commitment to sustainability and social value. Contributing to its pledge to reach net zero by 2025, Mitie cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5% and has now switched 66% of its vehicle fleet to electric. Mitie also supported over 1,200 apprentices and volunteered almost 25,000 hours to local causes through FY24.
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Five key insights to unlock estate optimisation
Learn how to propel your organisation closer to net zero.