Will there ever be a return to the office?
The concept of no office space is about choice, flexibility and freedom in the work place. Having trust within the team to manage their time remotely in an agile environment is heralded as creating better engagement but required a leap of faith that was never considered by mainstream workplaces until Covid hit.
Read moreContract Catering: The financial models
Following a turbulent year in Contract Catering, many of our clients have moved to Cost Plus models or Cost Plus with Guarantees to weather the storm. But what does this actually mean?
Read moreWhy switch to a Combi Oven?
When working with clients, we quite often recommend the installation of a combination oven to improve quality and consistency in cooking. But there are other benefits too.
Read moreFlexible working: A day one right to request
CIPD has launched Flex From 1st. A campaign to make flexible working more accessible for all, by calling on organisations and government to make the right to request flexible working a day one right.
Read moreGuidance for Free School Meal Food Parcels in Covid Support Effort
LACA members sit at the heart of school food delivery, representing over 3,300 different organisations and individuals, all dedicated to ensuring that our children get the benefits from a healthy, nutritious school lunch.
Read moreWhat are children supposed to get in lockdown?
As taken from the Government online guidance and BBC news report.
Read moreA Very Little Christmas- What guests and diners expect
Challenging times for everyone in food service this week. Here are some consumer expectations for Christmas 2020 which can be applied in your home or as a host. Whatever your plans this Christmas, Red Box wish you a safe and happy celebration.
Read moreSchool Catering and Cleaning Services Need a Rethink?!
Are you wondering what to do with your Catering and/or Cleaning services from September 2021?
Read moreSick Pay when Self Isolating
ACAS lays out the payment rights of those who have to self-isolate during coronavirus.
Read moreAllergen Labelling - The new requirements
We are never far away from a news story highlighting the importance of managing allergen requirements for customers, whatever the sector.
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.
