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A sustainable training model – Cleaning Matters November 2016
Sunday, November 13th, 2016
Many organisations recognise the importance, and hope to reap the eventual cost benefits, of developing models of in-house training. In this month’s Cleaning Matters Lynn Webster stresses how important it is to ensure that ongoing support for in-house trainers, support that is fully integrated with performance management processes, is embedded within such training models. Only if this is the case can the training truly impact on the organisation achieving its objectives.
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Lynn Webster encourages the industry to cast the ‘net’ wider
Tuesday, October 11th, 2016
Lynn Webster encourages readers of the latest issue of ECJ to become fully involved in networking in all its forms; finding new ways to engage the cleaning experts of tomorrow.
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European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards – Barcelona extravaganza
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
Lynn Webster is a keen advocate of recognising achievement and giving praise where praise is due, and so was extremely proud to be a part of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards held in Barcelona last week. Read all about the award winners here.
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Celebrating CIMS Double First
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
During this time of academic awards and sporting accolades it seems right and fitting to praise the achievements of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Metro Clean, Doncaster.
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Metro Clean, the in-house cleaning services team for Doncaster Council are among the first in the UK to achieve CIMS, the Cleaning Industry Management System. Accredited by ISSA and recognised as a benchmark of excellence, each of these organisations has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, implementing the stringent CIMS standards, designed by the industry for the industry.
Lynn Webster, as the ISSA-accredited independent assessor for each, has praised the dedication and commitment of the managers and teams concerned. “The drive demonstrated by everyone involved was truly inspirational. Carlos Alves, Housekeeping Services Manager at West Suffolk and Ian Taylor, Building Cleaning Manager at Metro Clean, together with their teams have certainly shown how effective CIMS is as a tool for genuine improvement and positive change.”
For more information on CIMS accreditation visit www.issa.com/standard. Lynn Webster welcomes queries about CIMS and the full range of consultancy and audit services that LWC Ltd can provide. Click through to contact.
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CIMS for Metro Clean Doncaster
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016
It’s always a proud moment to see a hard-working team achieve recognition and Lynn Webster was particularly proud to be present when the Metro Clean Doncaster team received their CIMS accreditation; reported by the local press. CIMS, the Cleaning Industry Management System, requires an organisation to demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of consistent, quality services designed to meet their customer needs. Lynn, in her role as independent ISSA-accredited assessor, supported the team throughout the process. Metro Clean is the in-house cleaning services team for Doncaster Council.
Dianna Steinbach, Director EMEA for ISSA presents CIMS accreditation to Ian Taylor Building Cleaning Manager for Metro Clean. Back row, left to right: Brian High Metro Clean Area Manager, Lynn Webster and Drew Oxley, Head of Service Facilities Management for Doncaster Council
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To stay or not to stay? That is certainly the unavoidable question
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
The latest issue of ECJ finds Lynn Webster considering the EU Referendum, and how recent events in the industry continue to highlight its resilience and capacity for dealing with all manner of major change.
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Apprenticeships – keeping them real and relevant
Friday, April 1st, 2016
High profile statements regarding apprenticeships, coupled with the government restating its 2015 pledge to create 3 million new apprenticeship over a five year period, are keeping the subject well and truly on the industry agenda. Lynn Webster’s column for the February/March issue of European Cleaning Journal explores the issue of apprenticeships, and how these Pathways to the Future are deserving of our expertise and attention.
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Worshipful Company sheep driving spectacle
Monday, January 25th, 2016
London Bridge, Worshipful Companies and sheep… one wonders what the meandering London tourist makes of the 800 year tradition of driving sheep across London Bridge. Find out a bit more about the rather interesting privileges that Freemen in London enjoy in this light-hearted item in the January issue of Cleaning & Maintenance. Lynn Webster and colleagues took a break from consultancy and became shepherdesses for the day, and it looks like a great day was had by all (including the sheep!)
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Looking to the future at the end of 2015
Monday, December 14th, 2015
In the latest issue of European Cleaning Journal Lynn Webster takes a positive stance and encourages a focus on growth into the year ahead; and beyond.
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CIMS in action – a healthcare case study
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015
Lynn Webster was delighted to be involved in a Q & A session at the recent AHCP conference, where conference delegates were able to find out more about the CIMS Accreditation process in action. Read the case study in detail in this article on CIMS Accreditation in the Winter 2015 issue of AHCP Voice.
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