Staff turnover in the security industry is generally high. There are many reasons for this but one of the biggest issues is the lack of training and development opportunities. At Magenta we manage to maintain figures that are far lower – about 12%. Why, because we value and treat our staff with respect and provide them with the training they need to succeed. Security should no longer be regarded as a short term job – it is a career. In […]
Magenta Security Services continues to make great strides in sustainable development through it’s continued investment in environmental initiatives. Considered one of the most environmentally friendly companies in the security industry, Magenta has installed solar panels on the roof of its headquarters in Hounslow to significantly reduce its energy usage. The solar panels generate 9 kilowatt hour per hour of electricity allowing Magenta to generate 40% of the electricity it needs. The company has also invested in a state-of the art […]
Magenta Security has been nominated in four categories in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2014. The leading security services provider, with its head office in Hounslow and operations nationwide, has been shortlisted in the following categories: • Security Guarding Company of the Year • Customer Care Initiative of the Year • Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the year • Contribution to Standards in the Security Sector IFSEC’s Security and Fire Excellence awards are in their sixteenth year and highlight […]
Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, has published a white paper that offers businesses advice on how to select a security provider. ‘Managing Your Security’ examines key criteria businesses should consider when looking for a security provider including licensing, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and customer service. Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security, comments: “Selecting a security company should go far beyond looking at how much it costs. In the past, the security industry has been blighted by […]
The environmental credentials of a security provider should be front of mind when choosing a company to work with, according to Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security. In his new whitepaper ‘Managing Your Security’, Petkar highlights key criteria that businesses should look at when choosing their security provider. He believes the environment is increasing in importance for customers, with Magenta having successfully won several contracts due to its green credentials. Magenta Security is considered one of the most environmentally […]
Achieving widely recognised standards, including those not usually associated with the security industry, is one way of showing clients that they are working with a credible and trusted company. As a leading security provider, Magenta Security is approved by the SIA to Approved Contractor Status (ACS) in key areas. This helps us improve performance standards and creates a safer working environment for our staff and the people we are there to look after. Achieving ACS allows Magenta to meet our […]
The most effective way to be able to build long term relationships with clients is to become a valued partner. If it was not for the close working relationship Magenta has with its customers and its suppliers, it would not be able to act efficiently when requests are made. Our security packages are tailor made to meet each client’s requirements. There are times when clients need additional services and this is where building relationships with clients and external partners is […]
Magenta Security prides itself on the wide range of high quality services it offers its customers. In order to meet growing client demands, we have extended our portfolio to include luxury car hire, a concierge service, car parking and front of house security staff. We already provide security officers, mobile services, graffiti removal, electronic security and remote monitoring. But after listening to customer feedback we decided to expand our service offering. The move allows Magenta to provide clients with a […]
In my last blog, I looked at the importance of building long term partnerships with our clients and how they can help us grow. In this blog, I’m looking at how partnerships with external organisations can help us give our customers more. We pride ourselves on the wide variety of services we can offer to cour lients. Our extensive portfolio includes security officers, mobile services, graffiti removal, web based CCTV remote monitoring and remote monitoring. The clients we work with […]
Over the years many organisations have been burnt by rogue security operators. It was a particular problem during the recession as many businesses cut back on their security spend. As a result, the security industry was plagued with unaccredited suppliers who under sold services and delivered sub-standard protection. At Magenta we’ve worked hard to improve the reputation of the security industry, and do whatever we can to go beyond what is expected to serve the sector we work in. We […]
