01732 759725 10 Platinum accreditation for Brother UK Brother UK has been awarded Investors in People platinum accreditation for the fourth time. Platinum is the highest level of accreditation possible to achieve within the ‘We invest in people’ framework and Brother UK is the only organisation to successfully renew this for the fourth time. Platinum accreditation means policies and practices around supporting people are embedded in every corner of Brother UK. And in a platinum company, everyone – from the MD to an apprentice – knows they have a part to play in the company doing well and is always looking for ways to improve. Managing Director Phil Jones said: “We’re bowled over to achieve this accolade for the fourth time in recognition of the continued work we put into making Brother UK a top employer in the region and within the IT channel.” He continued: “I’d like to give praise and thanks to everyone leading in the business plus our organisational development team for their continued efforts in keeping our policies and practices bang up to date across all aspects of our culture, employee value proposition and wellbeing initiatives. “Our position as a leading technology solutions provider is intrinsically linked to these aspects, and the innovative approaches we take to both products and people. We know that it’s working because our employees stay with us on average for an industry-leading 13 years, which means there’s a huge amount of knowledge, expertise and loyalty within our workforce bringing us huge resiliency and capability over the long-term.” Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, added: “We’d like to congratulate Brother UK on platinum accreditation, this is a remarkable effort for any organisation.” www.brother.co.uk Ricoh earns trusted service award Ricoh’s online retail platform has won the Feefo Trusted Service Award for excellence in customer service delivered throughout 2024, for the third year in a row. Based on customer feedback, the Feefo Trusted Service Award is a seal of excellence which recognises businesses that consistently deliver outstanding customer service. The award reflects the commitment that brands put into providing excellent customer experience and delivering standards that go above and beyond. To receive the award, Ricoh collected at least 50 reviews between January 1 and December 31, 2024, with a Feefo service rating of between 4.0 and 4.4. Ray Young, E-commerce Director at Ricoh UK, said: “As organisations look to streamline their operations and consolidate supplier networks, there is a growing need for B2B companies to provide their customers with centralised, scalable and agile purchasing solutions. This recognition from Feefo once again highlights the trust our customers place in the Ricoh brand and reflects the ongoing dedication of Ricoh’s e-commerce team to deliver an outstanding online experience.” www.ricoh.co.uk Konica Minolta partners with Earth Cubs Konica Minolta has partnered with Earth Cubs and is sponsoring its ‘Happy Happy Minds’ campaign that teaches young children how taking care of their feelings and well-being can help to make them happy. Earth Cubs is a platform for kids, parents and teachers to Learn the World. It has established a community of over 50,000 teachers and 9,000 schools in over 140 countries that use its entertaining videos, learning resources, bookazines and podcasts to inspire children on environmental, sustainability and climate change issues. As part of its support for ‘Happy Happy Minds’, Konica Minolta will be helping Earth Cubs with its ‘Make a Worry Box’ initiative. Children across the UK will be encouraged to create a box and when they feel upset or worried, they can write about it on a piece of paper and post it inside their box. Konica Minolta will be working with Earth Cubs to design and print vibrant paper covers that will be sent to schools, ready for children to decorate their Worry Box. Michelle Parkes, Head of Growth and Impact at Earth Cubs commented: “We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with Konica Minolta on our ‘Happy Happy Minds’ campaign. Their commitment to well-being and community aligns perfectly with our mission to empower children with the tools they need to thrive emotionally and mentally.” Gillian Nuttall, ESG Partner at Konica Minolta added: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Earth Cubs as a social impact partner to promote the ‘Happy Happy Minds’ message and to promote well-being in classrooms and in local communities.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk BULLETIN
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