Macbeth shortlisted for Employer of the Year following Great Place to Work ® Certification
Macbeth is celebrating a double recognition of its people-first culture, having achieved Great Place to Work Certification and been shortlisted for Insurance Broker Employer of the Year at the prestigious UK Broker Awards UK 2026, with the winners to be announced on 8 October 2026.
These achievements reflect Macbeth’ s ongoing commitment to creating an environment where employees can grow, thrive and build careers they are proud of.
The recent Great Place to Work Certification was particularly meaningful because it was based on direct employee feedback. An impressive 96 % of employees said they would recommend Macbeth as a great place to work, highlighting the strength of the company’ s culture and the positive experience of its people.
As shared in Macbeth’ s recent blog, It’ s The Moments That Define Us | Not Just a Badge, the certification represents much more than an accreditation. It reflects the everyday actions that shape the business, from supportive leadership and strong
Team Macbeth
teamwork to a workplace where people feel respected, valued and empowered to succeed. Employees consistently describe Macbeth as having a family feel, built on genuine camaraderie, trust and collaboration.
Further reinforcing this commitment, Macbeth has now been recognised by the UK Broker Awards with a shortlist place for Insurance Broker Employer of the Year. The nomination acknowledges the significant investment the business continues to make in its people and workplace culture.
Commenting on the recognition, Sian Barrett( HR Manager, Macbeth) said:“ This recognition reflects the fantastic culture we’ ve worked hard to build, where our people are encouraged to grow, thrive and build careers they are proud of.”
With an average employee length of service of 10 years, Macbeth believes its culture is one of its greatest strengths, helping to create a workplace where people choose to stay, develop and make a lasting impact.
As the business looks ahead to the UK Broker Awards in October, both achievements serve as a testament to the dedication, talent and values of the team, proving that great workplaces are built not by awards alone, but by the people who bring them to life every day
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£ 2 Million fine shows why Pest Control should be on every Boardroom Agenda
By Clive Bury, Cleankill Pest Control
When news broke that retailer B & M had been fined £ 2 million following serious mouse infestations in three of its stores, many business owners probably viewed it as someone else’ s problem. They shouldn’ t.
The case is one of the most significant food hygiene prosecutions in recent years and demonstrates just how seriously the courts now regard failures that put customers and employees at risk. Environmental Health Officers found evidence of widespread rodent activity, including contaminated food and mouse droppings, leading to emergency closure notices before the stores eventually reopened.
For every business owner, facilities manager or landlord, the message is clear: pest management has become a critical business risk.
The law has steadily become more robust over the past two decades. Food businesses have a legal duty to ensure that premises are protected against contamination by pests and that effective monitoring and
control measures are in place. Local authorities have shown they are increasingly willing to prosecute businesses that fall short of these standards, with
Clive Bury fines running into hundreds of thousands and now millions of pounds.
But it’ s not just supermarkets and restaurants that should be paying attention. Across London, office buildings, hotels, warehouses, healthcare facilities, schools, apartment developments and hospitality venues all face pest pressures. The capital’ s ageing infrastructure, dense population, extensive transport network and constant redevelopment create ideal conditions for rodents and insects to thrive.
At Cleankill Pest Control, we’ re seeing increasing demand from organisations that recognise pest control isn’ t simply about responding when rats or mice appear. It’ s about preventing them from becoming a problem in the first place.
A reputable pest control company should be carrying out far more than routine bait checks. Professional surveys identify vulnerabilities in a building, from structural defects and drainage issues to poor waste management and housekeeping practices.
The most effective programmes follow the principles of Integrated Pest Management( IPM), combining prevention, monitoring, proofing and targeted treatments to minimise both pest activity and pesticide use.
The financial cost of a professional pest management programme is tiny compared with the consequences of getting it wrong. A prosecution can result in substantial fines, legal costs, damaged customer confidence, adverse media coverage and, in some cases, temporary closure.
The recent B & M case is a reminder that effective pest management is an investment in business resilience. In today’ s regulatory environment, prevention really is the best form of protection.
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