Job cuts announced at Whirlpool 

Whirlpool made the surprise announcement that the company will be shifting to “a more simplified and focused business model as part of its ongoing portfolio transformation.”
The company confirmed in a prepared statement that the transformation includes job cuts.
Job elimination discussions were said to have commenced this morning. Monday’s focus is apparently looking at reorganizing the top layers of the company and select areas of work.No word yet on the number of job cuts associated with the announcement

Rangemaster new logo

Rangemaster unveils a new logo and brand identity at kbb Birmingham. It coincides with their first appearance at the exhibition in 10 years and a series of manufacturing and range developments within the business following a multi-million-pound investment in their Leamington Spa factory.Implemented a powder paint facility and developed a ‘next generation’ construction across its range cookers. The rollout will begin with the Estel Deluxe and Edge Deluxe families

Beko plc  partnership with global digital business services leader Teleperformance

Beko plc  announce a strategic partnership with global digital business services leader Teleperformance.
This collaboration will enhance Beko plc’s customer care and technical support for customers in the UK and Ireland, covering telephony, live chat, email, and social media, ensuring comprehensive top-tier support at every touchpoint.
The Teleperformance Beko team brings a great level of expertise, ensuring excellence in service delivery. In order to provide the most accurate support, our new cutting-edge ‘Beko Experience’ work environment is equipped with the latest products and technology, allowing for in-depth training for our customer care experts to ensure a great experience across every interaction.

Sharif-Paul Anton, Head of Customer Care, UK & Ireland for Beko plc, expressed his confidence in the partnership, stating: “Teleperformance is the perfect strategic customer experience partner, who are fully aligned with our goals to create customer value and transformational change.”

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our continued commitment to providing the best possible experience for our customers. We’re excited to see the positive impact that this partnership will have on our customer journey.

UK public concerned about microplastic pollution

The first poll, commissioned by Xeros Technology, found that 80 per cent of the of 1,500 adults polled are concerned about the impact of microplastics on the environment and human health, and 60 per cent said they do not feel the UK government is doing enough to tackle plastic pollution, including that of microplastics.

A separate poll, commissioned by Matter, found that 78  per cent of 2,068 adults polled believe microfibre filters should be made mandatory on all new washing machines sold in the UK, and 58  per cent would be willing to pay more for a washing machine that comes with a microfibre filter.