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The crazy season that is November and Christmas has well and truly kicked off... Last week saw the News on the Block awards (congrats to Nik Trevillion and Vikki Morlang) and it was great to see over 1,000 people attending celebrating an industry that I have been in for over 20 years and does, despite suggestions otherwise, (as several others including Jamie Willsdon eloquent post already said) contain multitudes of people that care and strive in difficult circumstances to provide an amazing service. Next then came the first real storm of the season this weekend and a brutal one it was for us with an uplift of over 90% on normal volumes. 67 leaks alone on Saturday before 1pm. Up this week is a major client visiting us here at Ireland head office this week followed by another visit to London and The Negotiator Awards and Expo on Friday, come see us at our stand and/or at the evenings festivities. Also on the future schedule is our Christmas celebrations at the NEC in Birmingham and finally PROPARTY Official where we are a sponsor at Antony Jones and Colin Horton industry Xmas extravaganza (there may be a few tickets left if you don't want to miss out) Then our busiest and toughest professional part of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas where around 70% of our clients close for the holidays and we are responsible for over half a million properties for 12 consecutive days (and over a million for all the weekend and Bank Holiday days). As always keep a watch out for our Christmas charity competition launched next month. Think that about covers it for now. #propertymanagement #propertymaintenance #ooh

So, its that time of year again and we are being bombarded with the usual christmas ads. To this day, I don't think any of them beat Sainsburys ad about the soldiers playing footie on christmas eve. If you haven't watched it, brace yourself. Its a powerful one! Anyway, as seems to be the usual now on Linkedin - there are a whole bunch of people analysing them for 'wokeness' and either heavily criticising the ideas behind them or supporting them. How about, instead of writing essays about why an ad should or shouldn't be made the way it was, we demand more from these multi million pound businesses? Lets be honest, we all know they spend hundreds of thousands, if not millions on these christmas adverts. It has become a staple of christmas culture in the UK and we all, myself included, watch out for them. How about they use the money for the Narnia like experience in johnlewis or the gingerbread house in Tesco or Mrs Claus kicking ass in Boots UK for something far better than a 2-3 minute ad for a shop everyone is already familiar with. How about they donate that money. I would love to see a Christmas ad from even just one of these multi million pound businesses that simply says - It would have cost £500,000 to make this years Christmas ad but instead, this year we donated those funds to Crisis. £500,000 will allow us to help to get 350 people off the streets. Or maybe one of them could donate that £500,000 to Humanity and Inclusion to help the vital work that they do in 59 countries around the world. Maybe, instead of entertaining a country for a matter of minutes with something that exacerbates an already huge financial crisis and puts people under immense pressure, they could do something that may seem tiny to us but in reality would be lifechanging for people much worse off than the majority of us debating the finer points of a Christmas ad. Just a thought...... https://lnkd.in/edPEFrFw

Festive Spirit at eStoreLabs: A Countdown to Christmas Full of Creativity and Cheer! 🎅❄️ The holiday season is in full swing in here, and our countdown to Christmas has been a celebration of joy, creativity, and team spirit! 🎉 Here’s how we’re embracing the festive vibes together: Week 1: Deck the Halls and Ugly Sweater Day! We kicked off with twinkling lights, glittering ornaments, and our workspace transformed into a holiday wonderland. From reindeers to snowflakes, our team brought out their most charmingly hideous holiday sweaters. The laughs and photos made it a day to remember! 📸🎁 Week 2: Giving Back and Gearing Up to Party This week, our creative energy goes toward making a difference. We're hosting a Charity Christmas Auction, where all proceeds will go to Szlachetna Paczka. And later, it’s time for our Winter Party—because what’s the holiday season without a little celebration? 🥂✨ Week 3: The Best-Dressed Desk Competition Finale Tinsel, lights, and holiday magic take over! Our desks have been dressed to impress, and we’re about to crown the ultimate winner of this festive showdown. Who knew desks could look this fabulous? 🏆🎄 Week 4: A Festive Finale To wrap it all up, we’re channeling every ounce of holiday cheer into the most Christmasy newsletter ever—from heartfelt stories to merry surprises. It’s the perfect way to close the season and reflect on the joy we’ve shared. 📨💫 At eStoreLabs, the holidays aren’t just about decorations and parties—they’re about connection, collaboration, and celebrating what makes our team so special. Here’s to a season of creativity and cheer! How are you spreading festive joy at your workplace? We’d love to hear your ideas! Drop them in the comments below. 🎅👇 #TeamSpirit #CreativeAgencyLife #HolidayCountdown #ChristmasAtWork #EmployerBranding

Q4 chaos is real, isn’t it? 😅 Between year-end deadlines, planning for the new year, and all the holiday madness, it can feel like there’s no time to breathe. And beyond all of that, are you the “lucky winner” of sorting out team Christmas gifts this year? No pressure, right? 🤥 But honestly, it doesn’t have to be stressful. With Huggg, you can schedule festive gifts in advance, with no need to know delivery addresses. It’s quick, simple, and free to use—so you can tick it off your list without it taking over your agenda. Smash your gifting in less than 10 mins and get back to tackling Q4 like a boss! 💥 #ChristmasGifting #CorporateGifting #EmployeeAppreciation

As we approach the festive break, I’m feeling particularly reflective and proud. Time truly flies when you work together to achieve remarkable things, and I couldn’t be more grateful to lead such a fantastic team.   This year, we’ve welcomed over 8,000 colleagues through successful TUPE transfers and organic growth. Business Services alone has seen the mobilisation of 35 new contracts, boosting our Net Promoter Score to an impressive 67%. We’ve welcomed renowned brands like Lidl, EY and the Community Health Partnership into the Mitie family and our truly ground-breaking partnership with WalkSafe has significantly strengthened our Safer Communities initiative, driving innovation and enabling meaningful progress within the Security sector. By channelling the synergy of our collaboration, we’re empowered not only to acquire game-changing insights, but also to join forces in proactively combating crime and safeguarding our communities.   We’ve fully embraced the power of AI so we can continue to deliver the exceptional every day and we’ve built stronger connections with the government and policing through crucial schemes like the Pegasus Project. So far, this collaborative approach is proving to be instrumental in tackling the rise in shoplifting and ensuring the safety of retail workers.   And there is so much for us all to look forward to in 2025.   But first it’s time for a well-deserved rest.   Many of your Christmas holidays start this week and I wanted to catch you before you took a well-deserved break to wish you and your family a wonderful festive interlude.   Spending time with each other and enjoying these precious moments is what makes all the hard work worth it, so do make the most of it. Next year is going to be a big one for all of us at Team Mitie.   Happy Festivities one and all.   #TeamMitie #GrowingTogether #MilestoneMoments #EmbracingInnovation #SaferCommunities #CelebratingSuccess #FestiveWishes

Did you know, half a million older people in the UK can go five or six days without speaking to anyone? And the festive period can be particularly difficult for older people who live alone, without or far away from family and friends. Are you planning to host a festive event that’s suitable for an older person? If so, you can add your event to our free, online community Christmas directory to spread the word far and wide. Your event will help support older people who might be lonely or isolated, and give them a chance to connect with others during the festive period. Whether it’s your first event or you’re continuing a time-honoured tradition, add your event to our community Christmas directory. Listings are free and your event just needs to be happening in December and suitable for older people. Together, let’s create social connections at Christmas for older people across the UK 🧡: https://bit.ly/46ZRVCD

🎄Are you looking for a unique solution to help you express your gratitude to your employees or clients this Christmas? 🎄 Let me introduce you to Prezzee.. 🎄With our multi-store eCards, featuring over 200+ of the UK's largest retailers, you can easily reward your team members or clients with something they’ll truly appreciate. Our eCards are electronically disbursed, making the process seamless for you and delightful for them. 🎄 🎅 We can even add restrictions so you can replace traditional hampers with luxury items from retailers of your choice or even provide employees or clients with a family Christmas Meal to support individuals with the cost of living crisis. 🎅 🤶 Additionally, our Prezzee Business platform allows for personalised video messaging and greeting cards, adding a special touch to your appreciation efforts—all at no cost to you. It’s an effective way to connect with your employees and make them feel valued. 🤶 If you would like to know more please email thomas.clarke@prezzee.com for more details on how we can support your Christmas gifting. #Christmas #Gifting #Prezzee #EmployeeEngagement #Reward

Weekend Activity Idea Use this weekend to wrap the gifts that you got for your family and friends. It’s time to put them under the tree or get them ready for your Christmas party. #VAMAX #value #onlinestaffing #virtualassistant #workfromhome #virtualassistantservices #wfh #feelgoodfriday #weekend #weekendactivity

🎄✨ Christmas parties are a time to celebrate and reflect on the year’s achievements—but they also come with responsibilities. In this reel, our CEO, Ben Watts, shares essential tips to avoid Christmas party disasters and protect your team and culture. From setting clear expectations to mitigating risks, a little preparation goes a long way in ensuring your celebration is safe, enjoyable, and memorable for all the right reasons. 🥂🎉 #ChristmasParty #LeadershipTips #WorkplaceCulture #wattsnext #HolidaySeason

We've all heard of the iconic Naughty or Nice List - a staple fixture in making sure Christmas runs smoothly; but thanks to a combination of global population change, legacy approaches to evidence management, and technology that had not kept pace with digital change, this Christmas staple simply wasn’t keeping up. Massive mistakes were creeping in, leaving well-behaved children marked as Naughty—and raising some serious questions about Christmas equity. This ultimately left our client, Mr. Claus, struggling to meet the demanding deadlines of the holiday season; and for an operation built on magic and trust, this was a Christmas morning wake-up call. Alexander Thring, one of our Senior Consultants, said: "Transforming Christmas can't happen in a silo; you can't skip a year just to make change happen! We're often asked to change the tyre whilst the car is in motion, but we weren't prepared to unwrap) just how hard Santa's elves have to work to keep the magic of Christmas going. We couldn't help but think there was a better way - and we're really proud of what we've enabled Santa's Workshop to deliver." Stay tuned to see how Santa’s Workshop tackled one of the biggest festive challenges ever! #ServiceDesign #DesignThinking #ChristmasSpirit #DigitalTransformation #ChangeManagement