Shields are attending Arch Summit 2022
We're sponsoring the bar at the Arch Summit 2022. A fantastic opportunity for tech innovators to come together. Find out our thoughts on the event and why we’re attending in the following article. The Arch Summit, hosted by Vodafone and Tomorrow Street, is a...
5 ways Shields can help you fight the costs of a pending recession
Recessions are inevitable, but if you prepare for it, your business can survive and thrive as a result. Work smart and find loyal, trustworthy partners and you’ll be on the right track. That’s where we come in! Shields’ MarketPlace solution is just one simple step...
Making recycling the telecoms norm
To Shields recycling isn't just the process of converting waste into reusable material; it's also about playing our part in creating a reuse-focused society by making the circular economy a norm within the telecoms industry. Read on to find out how we provide a...
How driving internal talent is part of Shields’ DNA
Want to find out why we're so keen to drive our internal talent and ensure our team have access to new opportunities before we go to the job market? Read on to find out why internal talent is part of our DNA and more on our latest success story below. ...
Is a 4 day work week the future?
This week Shields changed the way we work. For the next 3 months we will be working a 9-day fortnight (9DF), allowing for one Friday off, every two weeks. This idea was constructed around the premise of increasing work-life balance, measuring the success of our...
The Circular Economy and Reducing Scope 3 Emissions
Reducing our CO2 emissions is an essential part of the future of our businesses. Tackling scope one and two emissions is often easier for businesses to act on and evidence. But it can be challenging for businesses to demonstrate that they are reducing their scope 3...
Carbon Offsetting Costs and the Circular Economy
Many of us know we need to reduce our carbon footprint but in the telecoms industry, it can be hard to know how to get there. That’s where our MarketPlace solution comes in, read on to find out more about how you can reduce your carbon footprint and your costs through...
Staff Stories: Celebrating Kevin’s 10 years at Shields
Our QHSE Director Kevin has been with us for just over 10 years now, so we caught up with him to find out what inspired him to join Shields and what motivates him in his role. Read more as Kevin tells his story about working for Shields below. Since 1979...
Putting the Environment and People First at Shields’
In recent years there has been a big shift in the way we work. The introduction of hybrid and flexible working and the drive for wellbeing solutions has become critical in team engagement and retention. How are organisations reacting to this change now that...
The Importance of ESG in the work environment
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies impact several areas within a business, from its C02 reduction to the people's culture, the work environment and more. All areas of ESG are integral to the survival of a company in the current global climate. But...