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FUJITSU DESIGN Design for Future Design for Comfort Design for Control FUJITSU GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING (UK) LIMITED www.fujitsu-general.com/uk Fujitsu Air Conditioning | The name you can rely on ChillyChatterQtrpageACR J.indd 1 27/01/2020 15:19:11 SPONSORED BY Smith Brothers took the opportunity in November to recognise staff members reaching their 10- and 25-year servicemilestones inwhat has become an annual celebration over the years. Smith Brothers firmly believe our dedicated sta play a pivotal role in the business’s continued success, which is why SBS look to recognise these achievements when they happen – especially during times of such uncertainly. Congratulations to Jeanette Clifton, Credit Control Manager, for reaching her 25-year service milestone. A true asset to the finance department, Jeanette plays a crucial role managing customer accounts and assisting branches setting up new accounts. This has been pivotal as the business has rapidly expanded (and continues to do so) over the years. Much has changed at Smith Brothers since Jeanette joined business when in 1995, the business operated just three branches at a time when just 1% of the UK’s population had access to the internet. We celebrate Jeanette’s contribution to the business and wish her many more successful years at SBS. Jeanette Clifton receiving her 25 years of service award CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai acrjournal.uk CHILLY CHATTER 47 Star Refrigeration recognised with Investors in People Platinum accreditation Star receives the highest accolade possible in people management awards, achieving Investors in People Platinum and retaining the Investors in Young People Gold accreditation Star Refrigeration has been awarded Platinum and Gold accreditation against the Investors in People (IIP) and the Investors in Young People Standard respectively, capping a hugely successful year for the company. The framework, which recognise outstanding performance in leading, supporting and developing people, underline Star’s dedication to upholding their core values, which include attracting the best talent in the industry, protecting the workforce and their families and retaining sta going forwards. Investors in People is the international standard for people management and seeks to recognise organisations that encourage sustainability and best practices through the management and development of their people. The accolades are awarded after assessing a company’s practice in various areas based on feedback from employees across the business, sharing their experiences on leadership, recruitment, training, development, career progression, rewarding and retaining sta . Star Refrigeration embraces the Christmas spirit with charity fundraising drive Star Community Involvement Programme bolstered by charitable donations from employees and company in 2020 Star Refrigeration have redoubled their social responsibility commitments in 2020, donating to a number of di erent charitable causes throughout the year and making an extra special e ort to bring some Christmas cheer to the hardest hit communities in the country. Star have not only maintained their regular dedication to the Star Community Involvement Programme (SCIP), a corporate scheme supporting charitable e orts, educational initiatives and community development projects all over Britain, the company have also sought to give back to society in a number of other ways – and their altruistic spirit has been mirrored by their employees. The SCIP has been running for several years now, having been first launched by the company’s Group Managing Director Dr Andy Pearson. The programme aims to engage with local communities providing them with di erent opportunities and funding for charitable causes. JDCOOLINGGROUP ANNOUNCES 2021 CHARITY PARTNERSWITH £10,000 CHRISTMAS DONATION JD Cooling Group launches relationships with its three nominated 2021 charity partners. Chosen by employees of the business, Glasgow-based Catherine McEwan Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and the One-to-One Project in King’s Lynn will be the beneficiaries of this special Christmas treat, with the £10,000 divided evenly. With bases in Fife, headquarters in King’s Lynn, and oces across the UK, JD Cooling Group will support each organisation throughout 2021 with a year-long calendar of fundraising activities.