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
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We often talk of the industries APM operates within and the specific training and qualifications we undertake, as a company which allows us to work efficiently, effectively and knowledgeably within each given sector. As we all know, training is not a one-time thing and ongoing learning is required to accommodate changing policies, circumstances and industry laws. At APM we are never complacent and aways strive to stay up to date within our sectors of operation. Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) is at the core of all our business activity, whereby we all work together proactively to achieve regular, incremental improvements, within the 5 key elements of: Teamwork Personal Discipline Improved Morale Quality Circles Suggestions for … [Read more...] about Using challenges to identify training needs
The cleaning sector is a professional industry, with a wealth of knowledge to discover and industry standard training programmes to complete, if you wish to become an educated and qualified business, recognised within the cleaning profession. Samantha Read of APM Cleaning and Repair Ltd. has an extensive history within the cleaning industry and vast experience in executing training programmes to cover the wealth of knowledge required to succeed in a professional cleaning business capacity. Having recently been awarded the north-east Entrepreneur of the Year for the Services Industry, Samantha has expanded her business portfolio with an arm dedicated to the training of others and has launched ‘The Business of Cleaning’. Offering training programmes for those … [Read more...] about The Business of Cleaning
With the cleaning industry now worth £55bn annually to the UK economy, perhaps it’s now time to start taking us cleaning companies seriously. Long gone are the days of having someone in for a couple of hours each week to give the office the old once over. Covid has highlighted the need and want for higher standards in hygiene and cleanliness and that can only be provided by those trained and qualified for the job. At APM Our teams are highly-trained to service a wide range of commercial premises and specialise in providing the highest standards of safe and professional cleaning services for: Social housing companies Local authority Extra Care facilities Local authority Social services The Social Care sector Construction Companies … [Read more...] about It’s time to take us seriously…