Opinion: 20 Aug 2010: A survey published today by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport further supports the principle that the Coalition should protect UK infrastructure spending to some extent. The survey of 1244 members stated that "supporting economic growth" is the key reason for transport spending to be protected, and within that "increasing the capacity of the conventional rail network and road maintenance are seen as the top priorities". It is a long held principle that investing in UK infrastructure within a recession benefits the economy in the longer run. The previous Government were following this path and, despite the proposed cuts, there are signs that the new Government favour some key projects, particularly in the rail transport sector. We support any infrastructure spending that delivers improved facilities for business and places companies or the UK as a whole in a more competitive position as we move out of recession. sean@mcginley.co.uk

Two years RIDDOR free - Network Rail Investment Projects Enhancements have reached 2 years (730 days) RIDDOR free on their West and Western sites. McGinley Support Services Ltd is one of the contractors on the West & Western sites, where a joint commitment to safety and high levels of vigilance has facilitated this outcome. A “365 Day Challenge” certificate has been presented to McGinley Support Services in recognition of this remarkable achievement. We are extremely pleased to have played a part in setting such high standards and remain focused on extending this RIDDOR free period.

Opinion: The recent quarterly CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook highlights the significant difference between the public and private sectors in terms of 'net employment intentions' in the current quarter. It suggests that, in the short term at least, the public sector will lose more jobs than the private sector will gain. The Coalition Government will be hoping that this does not become a trend given the aspiration that the private sector will soak up significant public sector job losses. There are areas of increased vacancy demand in the private sector today, which recruitment agencies are helping to fill, the key is planning ahead and matching the skills and experience of public sector workers becoming available. Local Authorities and other Public Sector organisations must engage with recruitment companies that can provide redeployment and outplacement services in order to maximise the opportunities for employees facing redundancy. Speed is important though and, with the spending review around the corner, the public sector should be talking to the right employment businesses sooner rather than later. sean@mcginley.co.uk

Health and Safety award - Berkeley Homes have awarded McGinley Support Services yet another safety award. This was for consistent health and safety practices at their Bromyard Avenue Project, during the month of July.

Opinion: The Government's plans to limit non EU workers entering the UK will challenge recruiters over the coming years. Proposed infrastructure spend on Nuclear power alone will create high numbers of engineering vacancies and expose any skills gap that exists. Other examples such as the extent of waste management facilities required with associated plant and equipment procured outside the UK could again suggest the need for non EU engineers. The UK does have a first class base of engineering talent but infrastructure contractors will have to work with us to help transfer existing engineering skills into alternative disciplines. sean@mcginley.co.uk

Opinion: Last Friday's news that GDP had increased by 1.1% in Q2 2010 was welcome, particularly as Construction was a key contributor to the average at a relatively high 6.6%. Within that we'll be watching the movements in infrastructure work and, for the first time this year, the ONS will now be publishing figures for Repairs and Maintenance in infrastructure. This will help us track more accurately the skills needed within the sector. sean@mcginley.co.uk

Local Authority Group - East Thames award McGinley with staff contract.
McGinley Support Services are delighted to be have been awarded the contract to supply permanent, contract and interim staff to the East Thames Group. We shall be supplying administrative, commercial, technical and professional staff as required. Colm McGinley says ''We have a good understanding of East Thames Group's aspirations, expectations and standards and I have no doubt that McGinley will provide an outstanding service. Our intention is to continue to target similar significant new Public Sector contracts in line with our overall business strategy and to ensure that there is consistent growth within this market for McGinley Support Services'.

McGinley Gain Formal Recruitment Equality Certification

We are pleased to announce McGinley Support Services have recently gained formal certification from Equality Assured for our commitment and work towards the development of equality, diversity and inclusion within our business.

As a company we are very proud of our achievement and we look forward to developing our business management system and continue to exceed in our industry by providing a professional, fair and comprehensive service to our workforce, clients and the community.

The achievement of equality, diversity, and inclusion is central to our mission as a provider of recruitment services. We want McGinley Support Services Limited to be regarded as an exemplary recruiter within the public, and private sector, and believe that any modern organisation has to reflect all the communities and people it serves.

In the pursuit of our overall business aims we seek to continually extend, improve and strive for excellence in the comprehensive range and quality of recruitment services. Since the beginning of 2010 we have been working with Equality Assured (EQA) to gain formal recognition of our EDI Policy and Arrangements.

Aspire Defence Capital Works have awarded McGinley Support Services a Safety First Always nomination for achievements at Warminster.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council appoint McGinley to supply temporary agency staff.

Contract Cleaning tender won. Lancaster University awards McGinley Support Services with a commercial cleaning contract for temporary cleaning staff.