Having successfully hired prison leavers and ex-offenders through The Recruitment Junction, for several years, it was a great pleasure to speak about my experiences recently at an event organised by Beverley Brooks, presenting my thoughts to other business owners, considering doing the same. Some people have questioned ‘why?’ and my response is always the same, ‘why not?’ At APM our core values lead everything we do and being able to recognise that ‘helping those less fortunate than ourselves’, goes way beyond saying the words. People find themselves in situations due to all sorts of reasons and who’s to say that you and I won’t be there one day and hope that someone will give us too, that opportunity to prove that second chances are just that and can be … [Read more...] about Successfully Hiring Prison Leavers & Ex-offenders
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The hire of Richie Quayle by north-east cleaning company APM demonstrates their commitment to an ongoing expansion across the UK. APM Cleaning & Repair Ltd. is a professional cleaning business, covering both the domestic and commercial sectors with particular strengths within the construction and social care sectors. Established in 2005 by North-East Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, Samantha Read, the company has experienced 40% growth in the last year, defying the odds and certainly bucking the national trend. Adding to the award-winning leadership team, Richie Quayle is well respected within the food and drink sector, having vast experience in restaurant management and service. He brings to APM a wealth of industry knowledge, joining … [Read more...] about APM Cleaning & Repair Bucks the National Trend
At APM we started the year with hope and positivity, not knowing exactly what to expect but hoping for the best and preparing for the worst with a massive dose of grit and determination. Our leadership team's infectious, determined nature to exceed expectations has rubbed off on the wider team and I am delighted to report that we have had an exceptional start to 2021, despite the challenges of an ongoing global pandemic and our work as frontline operators. This infographic reflects the culmination of the array of ideas, schedules and practices which we carry out on a daily basis and is a graphic demonstration of the reasons why I remain so proud of who we are, where we are and the journey we have been on to get here. Who knows what the rest of the year … [Read more...] about 2021: A year of hope and optimism…