We were inspired by a recent FMIndustry story on the launch of a new Cleaning Academy at HM Prison Wealstun, part of the UK Ministry of Justice’s HMP Academies Programme. This innovative initiative gives prisoners approaching release the chance to gain industry-recognised cleaning qualifications, plus vital employability skills such as CV writing and interview practice – all supported by real, hands-on training in a mock workplace environment. At APM Cleaning, we’ve long believed in the power of second chances. Back in 2022, we shared why we successfully hire prison leavers and ex-offenders, and how this aligns with our core values of fairness, opportunity, and belief in people’s potential. Read more here: 👉 … [Read more...] about 📣 Great to see the cleaning sector stepping up to make a real difference!
qualifications
The debate between the importance of qualifications versus experience remains a central topic of discussion in the evolving landscape of the modern workplace. Both qualifications and experience bring unique value to the table, and understanding their respective contributions can help in shaping effective hiring practices and career development strategies. In our industry, qualifications, typically in the form of certifications, provide a foundational knowledge base and demonstrate a candidate's dedication and ability to commit to academic or professional training; additionally offering a standardised measure of expertise, making it easier for employers to assess the potential of a job applicant. At APM we continue this training in industry specific tasks, with a … [Read more...] about Qualifications v Experience
Our combined experience and skillset cover wide-ranging industry sectors and at APM Cleaning & Repair, we not only guarantee each client is more than satisfied with our standards and levels of cleaning but additionally ensure our teams are trained in the unique requirements of each of the sectors we operate within. Recognising that the ability to adapt and flex to constantly changing practices results in customer assurance that our teams onsite are familiar with and are able to respond to, unique situations which arise in the course of their working day. Experienced in post-build cleans, we work extensively within the construction sector and are Silver Members on Constructionline and hold Enhanced CHAS with our teams holding CSCS Cards, allowing us to … [Read more...] about Tailoring our Approach