Women in Facilities Management Panel – Ericka Westgard
As we continue celebrating World FM Day, we’re highlighting Ericka Westgard who participated in FacilitiesNet Women in Facility Management panel last week.
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5 Elements of Prime Contractor Engagement with Small Businesses
At the December 2021 Milcon Contracting Summit, De'Von Williams, VP of Operations for Government Services, discussed 5 Elements of Prime Contractor Engagement with Small Businesses. Milcon is a national conference that brings together contracting officers, professionals, and industry executives from around the country. Continue reading to learn how C&W Services uses the five aspects to build long-term connections. Supplier Identification Identifying and understanding the company and partnership Making ethical decisions Performance Management How subcontractors can deliver top-notch service excellence How the service benefits the client from a safety and [...]
Meet What’s Next: Juan Gomez
“My top priority has always been to support and help our people—and I’ve double-downed on that in response to COVID-19.” - Juan Gomez, Senior Director of HR, C&W Services, Dallas Juan Gomez helps lead Human Resources for C&W Services. He makes an impact by empowering employees across the organization—from informing them about the latest protocols to implementing industry-leading tools to even founding our internal mentorship program. With over 14,000 front-line employees across hundreds of client sites, we create HR solutions that are efficient, scalable and robust. Since the beginning [...]
The Value of Women in the Industrial Workforce
We’re investing in training and developing women. When you hear about industrial maintenance jobs in welding, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical, a woman in a hard hat might not be your first mental picture. C&W Services in Blair, Nebraska is changing this way of thinking. C&W Services provides integrated facility services to more than 600 customers in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Even with 14,000 motivated and skilled employees, we face challenges in recruiting for skilled trades in today’s labor markets. We’re investing in new training, employee [...]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
C&W Services honors the voices and impact of Hispanic culture. Spanning from September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of Latinos’ achievements and their cultures. This year, our teams across the U.S. joined in the celebration by attending a number of events in their local communities. At one event we organized in collaboration with Cushman & Wakefield, our team passed out flyers that explained the history of Hispanic Heritage Month and why we celebrate it. In addition, we handed out Mexican candy and gave [...]
Celebrating Women in Facilities: Lynn
Diversity inspires innovation at C&W Services. This Friday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. The day is an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, political, and cultural achievements of women, and to advocate for increased gender parity. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter, and it calls on all of us to both celebrate areas where balance has been achieved, and to drive change in places where it is absent. Throughout March we’re going to be sharing stories about women at all levels of our company. Be sure to check back [...]
Alutiiq C&W Services Joint Venture Formed to Offer Minority Business Capabilities in Facilities Services
AUBURNDALE, MASS — 1/7/2018 — A new joint venture (JV) has been formed between C&W Services, Inc. — one of North America’s leading facility services companies — and Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC (ALMS) — a certified small, Alaska Native-owned business and wholly owned subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC (Alutiiq). This JV was formed to help clients meet the highest standards of facility performance while achieving their diversity spending goals. The JV — Alutiiq C&W Services, LLC — will provide services including janitorial, maintenance, controlled environments cleaning, production environment [...]
Paul Bedborough Named ISSA/Hygieia Man of the Year
Congratulations to C&W Services Chief Executive Paul Bedborough on being named 2018 Man of the Year by the ISSA Hygieia Network during its awards ceremony on October 30, 2018, in Dallas, Texas. Paul was recognized for his commitment to promoting and celebrating diversity at every level of the company. Named after the Greek goddess of cleaning and hygiene, the ISSA Hygieia Network is an international community dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in all branches and at all levels of the global cleaning industry, with a special [...]
Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month
How our employees are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. National Hispanic Heritage Month, spanning from September 15 to October 15, is a celebration of Latinos’ achievements and their cultures. Thank you to all the Latino men and women who make our company a better place every day, and for your invaluable contributions to our business! In recognition of this special occasion, we spoke with Juan Gomez, Senior Director of Human Resources, about what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him as well as the advantages of diverse perspectives. Q: Do you [...]
How My Military Service Led to My Success in Facilities Services
By Scott Burnell, Director of Solutions & Transitions Without question, military service provides exceptional experience that not only supercharges personnel development but sets the stage for future career choices. It may not always be obvious, but inevitably these experiences translate into immediately accessible skills for the prospective employer. I served in the Army for three years, and both the values imparted to me and the extensive technical training I received kickstarted my career in the power production and facilities industries. As a Sergeant in an Army Air Defense Artillery unit, [...]