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CORE
VALUES
Autumn 2014
A steel
partnership
with
Tata Steel
see page 4 for the full story
PEDAL POWER APPRENTICES COMMUNITY SPIRIT
The Tour of Securitas Flying high at Your community,
proves a great success! Liverpool John your news!
Lennon Airport
Rising Stars
Well done to the three successful rising Stars! These established
A day in
How did you get in to the landscape industry?
CORE
managers will now undergo intensive training in order to be able to
become Branch Managers. I started out as a tree surgeon after leaving Maritime Security. A friend has
Grainne Kelly, Area Director for Scotland, North East and Cumbria, his own company and was looking for staff, I enjoy being outdoors so it
the life...
seemed like an ideal fit, after a couple of years of tree work we started to
VALUES
commented on the scheme, “The Rising Stars Management
Development Programme is new to Securitas and will give the successful get more and more landscaping type jobs which I found more interesting to
candidates a fantastic opportunity to further their career, learn more about do, I eventually left to join a company specialising in maintenance work as a
Securitas and develop their knowledge in areas outside their immediate supervisor, where I worked for several years before I came across an advert
role. Best of luck to all! for Integritas Landscapes.
Welcome DALE LEON What other jobs have you done outside of landscaping?
I was a Royal Marine’s Commando for 7 years, completing tours on a number
of missions overseas. After I left the marines I joined a Maritime security
The first year of the new journey is almost Supervisor with the company working as part of the defence team on board Merchant ships
gone and it has been a very busy year protecting them against piracy in Somalia.
with a lot of changes in the organisation,
Integritas
the latest being the arrival of our new HR Landscaping Team What makes up a typical working day?
Director. I get to the yard at 6:30 to open up and get the machinery and vehicles
loaded for the day, the lads arrive at 7, I then give out the work orders,
I am delighted and proud to say that during this year
schedules and tasks for the day. We then set out maintaining numerous
we have established a very strong and dedicated
sites in the North West, my patch is pretty big covering parts of Wales, into
management team. With this new team in place, I
Lancashire, Yorkshire, Manchester and Liverpool so some days can involve
am confident that we are in a very strong position to
a fair bit of driving. Depending on the site we report to reception, meet the
develop both Securitas and the security industry in Securitas has scooped two awards November. The announcement client to ascertain if they have any specific works they want doing on that
the UK to the next level. One of the main focus areas in recognition of a ground-breaking followed a win in the ‘Physical
visit. At this time of year leaves are a constant problem, someday’s you can
next year will be a new learning and development risk management model, developed Guarding’ category at this year’s
clear an area in the morning only to come back to it in the afternoon and it
program for the whole organisation and the for one of our customers! CIR Risk Management Awards held
at the Millennium Hotel, Mayfair looks like we haven’t touched it! It’s always great to get to December when
establishment of the new Securitas Academy. We Securitas was named winner in
on 13 November, where Securitas’ the last leaves have fallen, we then move onto seasonal pruning before the
want to be the front runner in the industry and only the Enterprise Risk Management
Director of Risk Management, Peter weeds and grass kick in again in the spring. It’s one of the reasons I like my
through investments in the development of our great Project of the Year category
at this year’s IFSEC Security & Speight, also picked up the award job, no 2 days are the same and we get to see lots of people and different
people, will we be able to achieve this goal.
Fire Excellence Awards on 27 for ‘Risk Manager of the Year’. sites. Our day usually finishes around 4pm when we get back to the depot,
On behalf of the whole management team I wish you clean down the kit and lock up.
and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year with a lot of personal and professional What other job would you do given the choice?
development ! None. I’m already living the dream at Integritas as a Supervisor!
Peter What’s the best part of your current job?
accepting When we win a new site, meeting with the new customer and
his Award getting the site back to a good standard, it gives a great sense
for Risk of pride seeing a job well done, it’s one of the reasons I joined
Manager of Integritas, we have a good reputation in the industry for quality
the Year workmanship
Brian Riis Nielsen Shaun Kennedy Michael Clancy
Country President Chief Operating Officer Commercial Director What piece of kit do you use in your current job that
Community Award Winners you couldn’t do without and Why?
We were delighted to invite Kim Gratton and Nigel Arthur from The van’s otherwise we wouldn’t be able to get to sites!
RWE NPower, Pembroke Power Station to judge our winners for Q2 of
the Securitas Community Awards. How do you relax outside of work?
If your team would like to be considered as judges for the next quarter, I spend time with my family and love getting out on trails on my
please drop us a line at: core.values@securitas.uk.com. Mountain Bike.
Outstanding Act Jason Withers
Valerie Dale John Collins Andrew Osborne
HR Director Finance Director General Counsel UK Helpfulness Barry Richards
Integrity Aneel Ahmed
Leadership Helen Peace
Innovation Martin Giles
Team BAE Systems NATO Summit Team
Core Values Elaine McDermid
Vigilance Mohammad Ansar Iqbal
Andreas Sparrenblad Nikki Johnson SAFETY FIRST Julie Rose & John Cowie
Chief Technical Officer Chief Information Officer
our officers work there
every-day what they do on site
to keep people safe and site
operations moving is as far as I
am concerned, pretty special
A steel
partnership
with Tata Steel
When Tata Steel Over 150 Securitas officers provide
manned guarding, key holding and
are responsible for the checking and
collation of thousands of pounds worth
Alan Dalgleish, Group Security Manager
at Tata Steel, told us: “The biggest
the number of patrols that are required
over the course of a shift, to detailed
guarding solution can be augmented
with technology or at a location where
was looking for a mobile security services to help combat of equipment and products. Securitas difference we’ve seen since working with protocols for multifaceted duties.” technology has lapsed through time and
specialist security theft, fraud and to keep the sites secure also delivers on-site induction processes Securitas is in standardised practices and
Not only this, but Tata Steel is also
a lack of on-going investment. This has
from unauthorised intruders. Officers procedures. This is really benefiting the occurred already, saving money and time
provider to deliver manage visitor entry for all contractors
and health & safety training for all new
personnel before they are authorised to business and making it much easier to
benefiting from the roll out of the
but also improving efficiency with time
Securitas Customer Portal. From a smart
standardised practices and employees, patrol the sites and work on the Port Talbot site. measure our successes.”
phone or tablet, managers can access up
better spent on security related taskings.
and policies across all administer Tata Steel’s alcohol and
Innovative Solutions
to date security information in one place Alan explained: “Technology can’t
drug testing policy. Jason Lehan, A Risky Business
of its European sites, Securitas National Account Manager Steel making processes are extremely
Tata Steel is one of the first customers
at any time. From event logs to critical
site information and from key contacts
get distracted and it’s not at risk from
intruders, TATA Steel assignments are
Securitas stepped up for Tata Steel commented; “Securitas complex in nature, with potential to
in the UK to benefit from the innovative,
to invoices, this time-saving, efficient large sites. For instance at one location,
web-based SecuritasVision, which allows
to prove it was the Officers are the corner stone to any
successful operation and continuous
cause serious harm or death when
officers to quickly and securely manage
and transparent system puts Securitas in mobile monitoring solutions have been
close contact at all times. introduced and are working very well.
best for the job! service delivery excellence. TATA Steel
risks are not mitigated. Port Talbot is
a COMAH (Control Of Major Accident
daily activity and incident reports, post
We have plans to roll this out over
sites across the UK are no exception. orders, passdown logs and site tour “These two systems certainly make
Hazards) Tier 1 site, meaning strict further sites in the coming months.
Most sites, particularly, Port Talbot and information from a PC or PDA. Jason my job a whole lot easier,” said Alan.
Following a competitive tender, regulations are in place to prevent and
TATA Steel ‘hub locations’ are complex explained: “Securitas is at the forefront of “Instead of getting bogged down in He added: “Securitas carried out a full
Securitas was appointed to provide mitigate the effects of major accidents introducing IT based solutions to assist minor day-to-day site issues, I can audit of existing security arrangements
assignments. Geographically they are
solutions to 11 sites across South involving dangerous substances our officers in performing their roles to simply look at the bigger picture to across all sites and showed us that
large in size, employing thousands of
Wales and the North East of England, the best of their ability. Being an officer ensure service levels are being met and we actually had more in place than
people and in some cases classed as Securitas is working closely with Tata
with a view to rolling out the contract in today’s, and tomorrow’s environment, that operations are running smoothly. It we needed,” said Alan. We now have
COMAH Tier 1 sites. To be on site to Steel to complete a set of Assignment
across the whole of Europe during see these operations is incredible. Our means being multi skilled, with the also cuts out the need for endless paper a more streamlined, but extremely
Instructions and Health & Safety
2015. officers work there everyday and what ability to be able to utilise technology to reporting.” professional and robust, security solution
Risk Assessments for the site. Once
they do on site to keep people safe and our customers advantage. in place and things are looking good for
Tata Steel is one of the world’s most approved, these will become the
site operations moving is, as far as I am Officers use this complex system to Improving Efficiency the future across Europe.”
geographically diversified steel producers, blueprint for the entire portfolio and,
concerned, pretty special.” upload reports, messages and follow TATA Steel is working with Securitas to
with operations in 26 countries. In the whilst some will be tweaked to meet
clearly defined contractual agreements review its security requirements across
UK, Tata Steel operates a number of The teams include qualified medical different site dynamics, will prove a more
in terms of the security requirements its portfolio. This is particularly relevant
sites including major production facilities first responders, dedicated traffic efficient solution in terms of production
on site. This could be anything from at sites where perhaps a traditional
in Port Talbot and Scunthorpe. officers and weighbridge officers who of the documents for local branch teams.
We have been delighted by the response to this safety initiative
with RoSPA, with so many personnel actively getting behind
the cycling concept and helping to raise funds, this event has
exceeded our expectations. With the launch of the Cycle to
Work schemes, we have also seen 100 cycles delivered to
officers, meaning we are now not only more aware of health
and safety issues in the workplace, community and home, but
some of us are getting fitter too!
Phil Thomas EH&S Manager
The Tour, sponsored by Marks and Head of Campaigns and Fundraising, Shaun added: “A huge thank you to
Spencer, Peter Drew Contracts Ltd Michael Corley, said: 'It was great to everyone who helped organise the
Tour of Securitas
and Boosters, coincided with the see so many members of Securitas' Tour, got on a bike, baked a cake,
launch of Securitas’ Cycle to Work workforce have so much fun, while dressed up, took part in the various
Campaign. also fully engaging with the serious games activities, or even had their
raises over £3k for RoSPA Shaun Kennedy, Chief Operating
Officer, said: “Health benefits, as well
subject of accident prevention. I can't
tell you what it means to our cause,
to receive such levels of moral and
legs waxed! We couldn’t have done it
without you.
as the economic and environmental financial support - we even attracted “We’re really grateful to our sponsors
Five days in the cycling saddle has seen Securitas raise rewards from commuting to work the backing of Team GB cycling too. The T-shirts looked fabulous
over £3,000 for the Royal Society for the Prevention of are well understood and, during legend Shane Sutton! and the energy drinks and snacks
Accidents (RoSPA). September, we saw 120 applications really helped keep those legs
from staff members wanting to join We need more partnerships like this, pedaling. Plus our little ‘safety bugs’
Our virtual ‘Tour of Securitas’ began in Edinburgh on 8 the scheme. These applications so that we can start tackling one of will help continue to remind staff of
September and involved over 800 officers and support staff represent a staggering £72,000 the UK's biggest killers with a much the essential Tour message – putting
across 21 branches, cycling on static bikes to help raise worth of bikes and cycle equipment more radical approach. I'm already safety first.”
awareness of safety in the workplace and raise funds for the which is a fantastic result.” looking forward to next year's event,
Take a look at the
charity. Members from the RoSPA team
in the hope that we can raise even
photos on our
more life-saving funds for some of
attended the Birmingham and Pinterest page.
Finishing in Uxbridge five days later, the Tour clocked up the most vulnerable members of our
Wellingborough events, taking a
a total of 2,677 miles which included a personal challenge communities.'
turn on the bike and participating
by Wakefield branch’s Ben Straker, who managed an in the various activities. RoSPA's
impressive solo 100 miles!
When you have a
shy child who is being
picked on and you Nicola practising .. Chantelle, her Grandad/coach and Nicola
can bring out their
confidence, it means
they can mediate and
they don’t have to use
violence
It would be a complete
understatement to say
that Nicola Grogan is one
very busy lady.
As well as working as a Securitas relief Nicola is unable to hide her pride as footwork, positioning and hand In her rare moments of spare time,
officer for Sainsbury’s, she is a proud when she speaks about Chantelle, movements. Nicola enjoys studying for her
mother, a door supervisor and a dedicated who started attending classes at Level 2 qualification in coaching, an
As well as coaching at gyms and
boxing coach, volunteering at gyms and the age of 4, influenced by her exam that she will be taking over
preparing students to take part in
schools up to 8 times per week. father, who also coaches kickboxing. an intense period of two weekends
sparring matches and the national
Chantelle showed a remarkable this month. For Nicola, gaining this
“I’ve coached for around 3 years,” she tells championships, she also teaches
talent for both sports, gaining her advanced qualification means that
me when we meet at the Derby office. at primary and secondary schools,
black belt within only 3 years of she will be able to run her own gym.
“My dad has been coaching for 40 years, equipping young people with
starting. She has since won both She will be tested on all aspects
and my daughter has been in contact valuable self-defence skills and
World and European boxing and of boxing. “I’m quite nervous,” she
sports for about 13 years. It’s a family knowledge.
kickboxing titles, and is currently admits, “but I’m looking forward to it.
thing, really.”
on the England team. Her main Lessons in improving confidence This is what I thrive upon”
Before she began coaching, Nicola was aspiration, however, is to join the also have an emphasis on tackling
Whilst she does sometimes miss
an avid kickboxer for 3 years, working podium team for the Olympics. bullying, an issue that is sadly
the rush of competing, Nicola knows
alongside daughter Chantelle’s father. an all-too-common occurrence
Chantelle’s many matches and that she has to put all of her energy
It was partly through watching her within schools in particular. Nicola
Officer
achievements have allowed Nicola into coaching in order to meet
daughter’s progression, and sharing her is particularly passionate about
to follow her throughout each her goals. Her biggest dream is to
feelings of euphoria when she won a this aspect of coaching; “When
step of her progression, including become a recognised GB coach and
match, that inspired Nicola to try it for you have a shy child who is being
travelling abroad in order to attend train internationally, working with
Story
herself. “I’ve always been interested in picked on and you can bring out
international competitions. Although the most talented individuals and
contact sports, but I never thought that their confidence, it means they can
mother and daughter work at preparing them for matches.
I could do it,” she explains with a smile. mediate and they don’t have to use
different levels, they do sometimes
“But then when I tried it, that was it; the violence.” Core Values would like to wish
practice together, working with
passion was there.” Nicola the very best of luck for her
boxing pads in order to develop and For Nicola, watching her students’
In 2010, she impressively gained a upcoming exams, and we hope to
enhance their techniques. progression is the most rewarding
national title at her first competition see her working as a GB coach in the
aspect of her job. “When you tell
after taking part in 5 consecutive fights. In 2011, Nicola began coaching near future!
them to carry out a certain move and
Spurred on by the adrenaline and after sitting in on her father’s training
it clicks with them, and they practice
exhileration of winning, she continued to sessions. She coaches a wide range
it in the ring and it works, you feel
compete for some time, building up her of students, varying from 5-45 years
like, ‘I’ve done that.’ And that’s
skillset. of age, teaching all fundamental and
brilliant.”
advanced aspects of boxing such
01 How do you feel to be a part of Securitas? 08 What do you see as the next steps for the
I feel very proud to be a part of Securitas, it’s a business for HR, and for you as HR Director?
great company, with great people and a great For the business and me, it’s all about creating and
security solutions strategy delivering a HR Strategy aligned to the business
around People, Processes and Systems. If we
What is the most valuable thing you have have the right people in the right roles, with
02 learnt on your journey to becoming HR effective streamlined processes fit for purpose
Director? and systems that enable efficiency and support
Always expect the unexpected and always be the people and the processes, we will be in a really
prepared good place.
03 What is your vision for the company? 09 How do you plan on encouraging and
To be the number one security solutions provider nurturing employee’s career progression
in the UK and to be market leaders in the security within the business?
industry By ensuring we have a good career review and
succession planning process in place together
04 What do you view as Securitas’ key strengths? with the right learning initiatives that enable
Our organisational structure is no doubt one people to develop and grow; but we also need to
of our key strengths as it empowers managers manage individual expectations and aspirations in
and provides them the autonomy they need to a realistic way.
run their business, which is backed up by expert
support functions. Another of our key strengths 10 How do you see us continuing to work in
is our technology solutions that we can sell which co-operation with organisations such as the
benefits all of our customers BSIA, Skills for Security and SIA, and develop
those relationships?
05 And an area of improvement which you think We will continue to work with these organisations
we can develop? to ensure that Securitas has a voice in the industry
An area for improvement would be around our and helps to lead both industry standards and
internal systems and processes that need to be regulation. I am currently a Non-Exec Board
reviewed, improved and utilised to their maximum Member of Skills for Security and I am Vice Chair
to make sure we are efficient and cost effective of the BSIA HR Community and our Business
Standards Manager, David Barlow has a good
06 What do the Securitas Core Values mean to relationship with the SIA and both he and I are
you? often engaged to work with them on certain
This September Valerie Actually the Securitas core values are close to my projects
joined Securitas as our own personal values that I live on a daily basis.
new HR Director. Integrity is very important to me both personally
and in my role as a HR Director and I believe we
Valerie brings with her 20 should all be honest, trustworthy and always do
years’ HR experience, 6 the right thing. Vigilance is important to ensure r spare
What do you enjoy doing in you
your own the health, safety and welfare as well as
of which have been in the time?
those around you and also links to always doing my
security industry. I have three kids (four if you include
Looking Ahead ...
the right thing. And finally, Helpfulness as we te so all
Husband) a dog, and we teach Kara
all need a little help now and again and normally in my spar e
I caught up with Valerie to its costs us nothing other than a little time and
of that keeps me pret ty bus y
Valerie Dale
find out more about our understanding.
time!
HR strategy, HR challenges model?
What do you perceive as the greatest Who do you view as a great role
within the industry, areas 07 I’m not sure I have a role mod el but as corny
challenge to the security industry, from a HR
HR Director
for improvement and of ire the mos t
perspective? as it sounds, the person I adm
ban d
course, to find out more I think as the economy picks up we are likely to and who is my best friend, is my Hus
about Valerie herself at our see an increase in turnover of staff as people words
go back to the trades that were first hit by the Describe your personality in 3
Uxbridge HQ. Resilient, Focused and Fun (and Pass ionate)
recession and therefore took up roles in the
security/service industry
British Gas
This year, the Securitas team at British Gas in Leicester
outstandingly dealt with two major potential issues
during their day-to-day work. The first involved the
recording of behaviour of travellers who surrounded
the customer site for a period of 4 days this summer.
The team successfully prevented any trespassing and
damage to the site.
A Tour with the Minister… The second incident involved the evacuation of the
premises following the identification of a suspect
Our Antrim Community Wardens visited the Ministry of Justice
package. Officers successfully mitigated any potential
Ian’s Charity Climb in Antrim, Belfast this summer! The wardens work for Antrim
threats by following emergency procedures as laid out
Congratulations to Ian Foran who climbed Mount Borough Council as part of a project to provide a Community
in accordance with British Gas.
Safety Service.
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, between 29 August and
The Minister accompanied our wardens on a patrol, and Well done to our vigilant team!
5 September this year. The climb, which is just
under 6,000m, raised over £1600 for Cancer saw how they interact with young people and work with the
Neighbourhood Police unit.
Research UK and was completed
in memory of Ian’s father. This has proved to be a hugely successful project and our team
have now been nominated by the council for a Justice in the
Community Award. Best of luck to all!
Securitas at the
Farnborough Air Show
This summer, a team of officers attended
You Make The the Farnborough Air Show, where they
Difference award guarded the Eurofighter Typhoon, the
Congratulations to Ksenija world’s most advanced multirole fighter
Ribakuba, who was awarded plane.
the You Make the Difference
Euro Fighter is a joint venture of BAE
award this summer, thanks
systems, Airbus & Finmeccanica, and
HMS Duncan visits Belfast to the excellent receptionist
Securitas were delighted to be able to
Securitas recently provided security for the visit to Belfast (STARS) training she provided
help our customers at this popular event.
from HMS Duncan, a brand new boat which is scheduled for new receptionist staff at the
to visit Belfast a couple of times a year. This impressive BAT Southampton site. Positive The show, which ran from 14-20 July,
ship is a huge attraction to the public, and has even been feedback came from both attracts an average of over 100,000
visited by VIPs! trainees and Southampton Ops visitors each year from all around
team. Well done, Ksenija! the world. The Eurofighter attracted
significant interest amongst attendees,
and our officers ensured the safety of all
On Your Bike visitors to the site of the attraction, as well
Congratulations to the security team at ELI Lilly Research Centre as the security of the aircraft itself.
who completed a 258 mile cycling challenge in October, in order to
raise money for charity!
The event took place in the ERL Wood gatehouse, Windlesham,
where officers cycled a continual 24 hours on static bikes, led by
Community Spirit
Senior Security Manager and organiser of the challenge, Phil Morris.
The event concluded at 10.30am the following day and raised a
North & Scotland
total of £1000 for National Osteoporosis Society, Cancer Research North & Scotland have created their Runners up were Chelsi Campbell
Go, Winkebury Wizards! UK and Alzheimer’s Society. Well done to all who took part! own Community Spirit Committee, age 6 and Zac Dickenson aged 5,
Securitas are proud sponsors of the Winkelbury Wizards; a which will oversee all requests and whose artwork is pictured.
Basingstoke football team who took part in their first league applications for charity support in the
Please don’t forget to send
game in September and won 3-0! We think their Securitas area.
suggestions for charities you
kits [pictured] were a pretty effective good luck charm! Last month the committee ran a would like the group to support
competition, which was open to all to CommunitySpirit.Area802@
children, grandchildren, nephews and securitas.uk.com
nieces of our officers, asking them to
design a logo for the group to use.
Well done to our winners, Caidan
Henretty age 5 and Michael Baird
aged 14. Both winners will receive
Caidan Henretty ag
£100 of vouchers for a family outing e5
and Michael Baird
of their choice. aged 14
Chelsi Campbell Zac Dickenson
Don’t forget to send us your stories to core.values@securitas.uk.com age 6 aged 5
Liverpool WORDS OF
John WISDOM
Julie Wisdom
Lennon
Compensation and Benefits Manager
On 27 October 2014, Securitas Aviation
Airport
specialists took on two secondary school trainee
There’s a bit of a theme to this column – it’s all about Securitas
placement students on behalf of our customer at investing (time, as well as money) in its most important resource - Welcome, Emily!
Liverpool John Lennon Airport, as part of a work
Apprentices
all of us employees. The Company has: given you access to a cost Our new HR Director, Valerie Dale (introduced
experience project. effective way of getting fit and getting to work; asked you how elsewhere in this issue) wants Securitas
you feel about working for Securitas so things can be improved learning and development to be second to
and is renewing the focus on learning and development. none in the industry, so that our employees
provide the best service and have the greatest
The programme, which will last for a total of 6 weeks,
forms part of a placement scheme designed to
can make all the difference needed to take their first
step on the career ladder, which is why Securitas are
Cycle 2 Work Feedback opportunities for job satisfaction and career
We ran our first Cycle 2 Work window from September 8th to October enhancement.
help prepare young people for the world of work by delighted to take part in this advantageous scheme.
3rd this year. The scheme attracted 99 participants, who have chosen to As a result, Emily O’Mahony joined Securitas
providing them with the fundamental skills employers as Head of Learning and Development on 10th
Angus Wilson, Director of Specialist Services, obtain a bicycle over 12 month through payroll while making a significant
look for in potential candidates. saving in tax and national insurance. November. Emily has previously: worked for
commented, “We are very pleased to take part and
Students are currently undergoing a comprehensive support Liverpool John Lennon Airport with this Security officer Andy Faragher, one of the first to sign up for the scheme, John Lewis nine years; co-run the Volunteer
said: “The Cycle to Work scheme has given me the opportunity to buy a Training Programme for the Olympic Games
induction plan in order to equip them with the initiative. We believe that this is of great value and
quality bike that I simply wouldn’t have been able to afford otherwise. It (her team delivered an impressive one million
knowledge required to work within the complex world Securitas are proud to be working in partnership with
really is a great idea and has proved very popular amongst many of my hours of training to 70,000 Games Makers!);
of aviation. the local community and supporting young workers.”
colleagues”. run a training academy for FDM, a global IT
The plan comprises overviews on working with Montel, one of the students, said of his first week with services company, designing and delivering
There will be a further opportunity to obtain a bicycle under the Cycle 2
passenger liaison staff, assisting with conducting Securitas, “I think I’ve learned nearly everything in my professional skills training; and most recently
Work scheme in late February / early March 2015, so if you are interested
surveys, as well as a detailed tour of Liverpool John first three days about [the work] these trained workers was Head of Learning and Development at
in participating, keep an eye out for information on how to apply.
do every day!” Testing Circle where she set up an IT graduate
Lennon Airport.
training academy.
Students will also be introduced to the Securitas Best of luck, boys! Employee Survey Thanks Emily’s appointment marks a renewed focus
Liverpool Office, where they will be shown how our on learning and development after a number of
The Securitas European Staff Survey ran from 6th to 26th October. I am
officers work within other industries. years of change. Emily will review our current
delighted to report that our participation rate improved significantly over
the last survey in 2012 and that 32.5% of us answered the questionnaire arrangements with a view to upgrading and
This is an exciting opportunity for the trainees, who
We believe that this is of great and submitted to the TNS/Sifo server. This means that we will have enhancing our suite of on the job learning
will be able to experience the many roles within the
value and Securitas are proud to sufficient data to allow us to draw some worthwhile conclusions. tools and personal development opportunities.
aviation sector and see, first-hand, just how hard
be working in partnership with the There are three areas to consider:
our officers work in order to maintain the security of Participation did vary considerably across the Company. We noticed a
local community and supporting relationship between participation and the size of the team, the ease of Mandatory Learning: We already deliver
Liverpool John Lennon Airport, as well as enhancing
access to the internet at work and the location of team members. It was excellent training preparing new staff to take
the level of customer service. young workers.
obviously more difficult for Operations where employees are spread on frontline roles and providing existing
The job market can be a particularly competitive area, out among many different sites and with limited access to the internet. frontline staff with job related training such
and a high quality work placement on a person’s CV Angus Wilson, as first aid and supervisory training. Emily will
Operational teams that achieved particularly high participation rates,
Director of Specialist Services focus on developing our suite of learning to our
given their constraints include:
indirect staff.
Areas
Small: Landscaping 59.2% Bespoke Learning: We now operate in so
Medium: South West Central 40.2% many different sectors that bespoke learning,
Large: Sainsbury’s 33.8% adapted to the situation, sector and customer,
is required – for example: Aviation, Retail.
RCs Elective Learning: This is learning which
Mobile: Reading and Luton Mobile tied with 100% drives personal development and with it career
Small: Landscaping 1 79.2% enhancement.
Medium: JS Convenience South Coast 54.8% Qualification Framework: We will look to
Medium/Large: Edinburgh 1 51.7% add to qualifications available for employees to
Large: Reading, Bracknell and Basingstoke 47.9% take in the future.
If you completed a questionnaire, thank you for taking the time to Emily is committed to high standards and
participate in this important process. The initial results will be delivered in has the experience and drive to make a huge
late November, but we will be undertaking detailed analysis throughout contribution to the business. She looks forward
December and the early part of 2015. Once the results have been to hearing your views on your learning and
analysed, the Company will be working through action plans based on development experience in Securitas.
the results of the survey, to help make Securitas a great place to work. Please join me in welcoming her.
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Lawns Flower borders Trees and Shrubs
Continue to remove fallen leaves from Continue to cut down faded herbaceous Bare-root deciduous hedging plants,
lawns before they block out light and perennials and put cuttings on the trees and shrubs become available from
moisture to the grass. Avoid walking on compost heap. There is still time to nurseries at this time of year. They need
lawns on frosty mornings, it can damage lift and divide overgrown clumps of to be planted promptly, before they dry
the grass and often leads to brown herbaceous perennials. Also lift and out. This is also a good time to transplant
footprint-shaped marks. Ensure the cut store dahlias, cannas and tuberous trees and shrubs growing in unsuitable
is 5mm higher than during the summer bedding begonias that have been hit positions. However, if they are more than
to prevent turf stress meaning a cutting by the first frosts, store in dry cool a couple of years old, you are unlikely to
height of around 2-4cm (1-1.5in) for an conditions, preferably in some old dry be able to move them with enough root
average lawn. compost. ball to ensure the plant’s survival you may
be best advised to leave these well alone.
QUIZ
BRAIN Did you spot the mistake?
7 3 9 6
BOOSTER Unfortunately a mistake was made
in the last edition of Core Values
which meant we can’t announce a
1 9
winner for the Sat Nav.
A little girl kicks a soccer 7 8 3
With this in mind, we have decided
ball. It goes 10 feet and
to make the Autumn edition prize
comes back to her. the best we have ever had, an 4 2
How is this possible? Apple iPad Mini!
Look out for the solution For your chance to win the Apple
5 3 7 6 9
in the next edition of iPad Mini, simply send the missing
Core Values. numbers that fall on the blue 7 5
squares to core.values@securitas.
uk.com with Competition as the 8 2 7
Answer to last edition’s subject. Our winner will be the
Brain Booster: first correct entry drawn after the 4 3
Never. The boat rises as closing date of the 27 February
the tide goes up.
2015. 9 6 1 4
Good luck!
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