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Reflections on Military Remembrance

ISS is proud to honour our military community. This Remembrance Day, we asked Andrew Ingham, Key Account Director and a veteran of the Royal Air Force, to reflect on what his military service and the act of remembrance means to him. Andrew also chairs our Military Community Employee Resource Group (ERG) for the UK.

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Preserving the planet through sustainable eating

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirms it: we’re in the middle of a climate crisis that can only be quelled by swift and sweeping changes. The release of March’s Sixth Assessment Report saw a sobering consensus from the world’s leading climate scientists, concluding that there are now no second chances: our effect on the Earth’s climate is fast becoming irreversible.

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From acceptance to understanding: The true journey towards equality

As we celebrate the 2023 Pride season, Kat Parsons, Head of Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion at ISS UK & Ireland, shares her experience and discusses the challenges that face LGBTQIA+ people and families in the workplace — and why honest conversation is at the heart of the journey towards true equality.

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Why good food is the key to a great workplace experience

Dan Corlett and Hannah Hughes explain how good food can enhance workplace culture

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How to build an inclusive workplace

Kat Parsons: building inclusive workplaces for organisations post-pandemic

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Workplace design and employee experience

ISS's Will Richards on how the pandemic accelerated the need to rethink workplace design

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Liz Benison in conversation with i-FM

Liz Benison joined ISS UK & Ireland as country manager in March 2021. In this piece, based on a i-FM interview originally published in August 2021, Liz reflects on the challenges and opportunities for services outsourcing and explains how ISS is investing to help customers emerge stronger from the pandemic

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Rekindle that workplace spark

Will Richards, Head of Workplace Experience, at ISS UK posits the new approach required to rekindle our relationship with the post-COVID workplace experience.

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The future of mobility: the rise of electric transportation

How ambitious can the future of mobility be? Our sustainability team hosts another TED Circle discussion on the topic. 

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Our Nutritionist’s top tips for keeping healthy and hydrated

With the British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) Healthy Eating Week and the NHS’ Nutrition and Hydration Week both underway 14-21 June, 2021, ISS Nutritionist, Isabelle Lloyd, tells us more about the campaigns and shares some of her top tips for keeping healthy and hydrated! 

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Everyone’s environment: the global movement to restore nature’s biodiversity

On 5th June 2021, the global community came together to celebrate World Environment Day with each year having a different topic as the primary focus; this year’s was ‘Ecosystem Restoration’.

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Why Modern Slavery is everybody's business

Martin Wayman, CR Manager on the shocking statistics of Modern Slavery, what it is and why we all have responsibility to play a part in stamping it out.

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The Workplace: how it will emerge as a major player in talent attraction & retention

Will Richards, Head of Workplace Experience, highlights three of the best workplaces strategies to support talent attraction and retention in the post-COVID19 workspace

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Reimagining systems: The transition to a carbon neutral society

What can we learn from India’s ambitious energy transition project? Our Waste management team drives the debate via TED Circles

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Diversity and Inclusion as a key driver of the future workplace

What does an inclusive workplace look like? How do we foster a truly inclusive culture throughout the organisation? And how do we make sure that our D&I efforts are connected to our sustainability and business strategies and translated into great hires, innovation and growth?

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Five ways to use workplace experiences to attract your employees back to the office

With many people now used to home working, companies need to find new ways to encourage employees to come into the office. Our Workplace Experience Team is helping companies large and small overcome this challenge. Here, they share their top tips.

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How to re-engage your employees with workplace experiences

As the world re-opens after the Covid-19 pandemic, nearly every employer is facing the same challenge: How do we get people back into the office? The key is to use workplace experiences to create a sense of belonging so strong that employees don’t want to work anywhere else.

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A learning culture that supports diversity

With a highly diverse workforce, we adapt learning and development to the needs of our people – ensuring they gain the skills they need to succeed and stay safe.

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Why workplace experience is more important than ever during COVID-19

The world of work is changing. As the workplace shifts from physical places to remote spaces, how do we maintain a corporate culture, positive engagement and support a sense of belonging?

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How COVID-19 has put hygiene in the spotlight

Hygiene in the workplace is now top of the agenda. ISS France’s Yanis Lalia reflects on how COVID-19 has changed the service industry, raising the profile of our cleaning professionals. 

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How to optimize business outcomes through workspace and service design

Changing labor demographics, increasing war for talent, low levels of employee engagement and continuous need for cost-efficiency and optimization represent just a few of the challenges business managers continue to struggle with. Workplace, when applied as a strategic tool, can secure just that.

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Creating a safer workplace with PURE SPACE

‘Is it safe?’ That’s the question countless employees around the world are asking themselves as they re-enter their workplaces. PURE SPACE, a new product from ISS, aims to help employees reconnect with their work environments, by ensuring a hygienic, safe place to work.

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ISS China on reopening and the new normal in the workplace

How does ISS approach reopening workplaces after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted? As a global company, we learn from colleagues across the world. Here is ISS China’s Country Manager, Cindy Wang, on the process for welcoming customers and employees back to the workplace.

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