CIPD Recommendations for Productive Home Working
The professional body for HR and people management set out some very good advice for working remotely as businesses look to keep going throughout the current pandemic.
Read moreCorona Virus Advice for Employers
ACAS have advised the below points around how employers should consider some simple steps to help protect the health and safety of everyone during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read morePublic Sector Catering: Make Food Simple Again
The recent Public Sector Catering Expo put forward a strong argument for simple dishes forming the basis of menus in all public sector settings.
Read moreUpdated Eatwell Guide? Eating for Sustainability
In May 2019, the British Dietetic Association produced a reference guide in order to support the industry around eating patterns for health and environmental sustainability.
Read moreBreakfast: Action in School
The importance of Breakfast in School was cited in a survey by the National Education Union in 2019. It highlights how poverty is impacting on education.
Read moreSustainable Business Relationships
Rethinking your approach to outsourcing and focus on long term gains is a top trend in Facilities Management, according to CBRE.
Read moreThe Nation's Doctor: Child Obesity Plan
Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, the 'nation's doctor', has a strategy for our children.
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Red Box Consultancy Services are catering experts and we specialise locally and nationally in impartial support for schools with both tender and review services.
Read moreSustainability: How important is it to customers?
According to a recent summary of the UKhospitality/CGA Future Shock Report, Big Hospitality find that customers are keen to see sustainability in practice, but are not always willing to pay for it.
Read moreSchool Meals: Have you considered reviewing or tendering your service?
Red Box Consultancy Services have provided many national and local Schools with the support they need. Whether it is determining key points within a review, or assistance in evaluation of prospective catering partners, Red Box Consultancy Services are here to help!
Read moreUseful Links to Further Information
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (BIFM)- Founded in 1993, BIFM is a professional body for facilities management, both individuals and organisations.
- FIRST POINT ASSESSMENT (FPAL)- Is a supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry.
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)- A charity that is the professional and leading voice for environmental and public health and safety.
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY- A professional membership group that provides support and information for those who work or study in the hospitality and tourism industries.
- FOOD STANDARD AGENCY (FSA)- The governmental department responsible for food safety and hygiene throughout the UK.
- THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION (TUCO)- TUCO is a professional membership group for in-house caterers within the higher education sector, and is one of the leading organisations of its kind in the UK.
- BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (BHA)- An agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry that helps to promote the interest of operators, brands and owners across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (RSPH)- An independent and multi-disciplinary charity who’s mission is to improve public health and wellbeing.
- INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA)- An international association for facilities management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 105 countries.
