INSIGHTS

How we are connecting people and places

Learn more about how we have a positive impact on people, places and the planet – and how we develop innovative strategies and intelligent solutions to meet the intricate realities of service delivery.

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People stories

People are at the very heart of ISS. They always have been. Discover the stories of our people and learn how we are living our purpose of connecting people and places to make the world work better.

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People Stories
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Ayşe Şahin: How a haircut helped restore a young patient’s confidence

Facing cancer is a huge challenge for anyone, and when a teenage girl in hospice care started losing her hair due to treatment, Ayşe Şahin, from the ISS Catering Services team at Kayseri City Hospital in Türkiye knew she could help.
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People Stories
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Gülfem Büyükkırcalı Ömerali: being curious and never giving up are key to success

In 2014, Gülfem began her journey with ISS Türkiye as a Food Service Specialist, shortly after returning from Sweden where she completed her master’s degree in food science.
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People Stories
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Cheng Kwok Ming: From an act of service to saving a life

A newborn baby with a high fever and severe cramps is a terrifying prospect for any parent.

Blog

Explore forward‑thinking perspectives on the future of work, with expert insights and stories showing how people and places connect to shape more engaging workplace experiences.
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Blog
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Belonging before retention: Why the future workplace must feel human

At the Copenhagen launch of the Evolving Workplaces: Find Your Space to Thrive report, Caroline Hart Sehested of FutureTalent challenged traditional workplace success metrics like retention.
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Blog
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Me-We-Us: Building a culture-driven workplace at Nordea

Nordea’s Chief People Officer Christina Gadeberg explains how the Me-We-Us mindset shaped the bank’s return-to-office strategy and created a more home-like workplace.
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Blog
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Convenience at your fingertips with the Workplace app

The ISS Workplace app helps improve employee engagement and productivity by streamlining daily tasks and supporting hybrid work with smarter workplace technology.

Customer stories

Learn more about how our partnerships with customers connect people and places to make the world work better – from making workplaces run more efficiently to improving people’s health & well-being.

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Customer story
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A five-star location with seven-star service

ISS is transforming services at Mikonkatu 7 in Helsinki. Owned by Ilmarinen, the renovated property will feature a vibrant restaurant hub for tenants and city visitors.
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Customer story
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A fossil-free construction project driving social and environmental sustainability

The Zero Emission project by a global automotive manufacturer, ISS Sweden and partners highlights how sustainable practices improve environmental impact and worker well-being.
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Customer story
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A new foundation for data-driven facilities management operations

ISS has strengthened its strategic partnership with a leading European bank by implementing FMS@ISS, enabling a robust data strategy to support new contract objectives.

Corporate responsibility stories

We believe in our responsibility – to the planet, our people and the communities we serve. As these stories demonstrate, we strive to play an important role in solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Corporate Responsibility
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Creating an inclusive workplace for youths with special educational needs

At ISS, our goal is to help our employees feel valued, engaged and respected. Our inclusive culture means we focus on empowering people to contribute with their unique skills and perspectives.
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Corporate Responsibility
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ISS and Tent partnership sees over 1,000 refugees hired since 2022

ISS is committed to providing refugees with job opportunities to help them to integrate into their new communities. As part of our partnership with Tent, we have already hired 1,000 refugees since 2022 and will hire at least 2,000 across North America and Europe by the end of next year.
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Corporate Responsibility
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Giving our people a second chance on education

The Education for All programme was introduced in ISS India in 2023 as a way of giving our placemakers educational opportunities they previously were unable to reach.

News and Press

We are constantly looking ahead to the next trend and finding new ways to deliver intelligent solutions. Check out our news feed to stay up to date with the latest in ISS.

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