Category: International Days
World FM Day: Belonging, Built into Every Journey
For World FM Day 2026, OCS explores how facilities management helps people feel they belong in the built environment.
OCS Team
13 May, 2026
International Nurses Day: Supporting Those Who Care
Celebrating the teams behind our nurses, supporting safe, compassionate care every day at Royal Papworth Hospital.
OCS Team
12 May, 2026
VE Day: Honouring Service Sacrifice and Community
Honouring the courage, sacrifice and lasting contribution of veterans, reservists and military families on VE Day.
OCS Team
08 May, 2026
From Corporate Law to Board Leadership, Reflecting on Resilience and #GiveToGain
Laura Ryan on her journey from corporate law to board leadership at OCS, and what #GiveToGain means for resilience and inclusive leadership.
OCS Team
09 Mar, 2026
The People Behind the Power: Mishka Scott, Energy Engineer
Mishka Scott joined OCS as part of the expanding Energy Services capability, bringing hands-on engineering experience across construction, pre-construction and sustainability. From feasibility to commissioning, she focuses on practical energy solutions that support performance, carbon reduction and long-term resilience for customers.
OCS Team
06 Mar, 2026
International Women’s Day: Why It Matters for Our Industry and Our Business
How inclusive recruitment, flexible careers and visible progression are helping strengthen gender equality across facilities management.
OCS Team
04 Mar, 2026
Together We Engineer: Catherine Haynes’s journey in Hard Services
For International Women in Engineering Day 2025, we celebrate Catherine Haynes, Operations Manager, Hard Services at OCS, whose path into hard services highlights perseverance, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what makes facilities tick.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025
Together We Engineer: Dione McMaster’s Journey in Hard Services
For Dione McMaster, becoming a project manager in hard services was a path shaped by opportunity, curiosity, and determination. As we mark International Women in Engineering Day 2025, Dione’s story is a powerful reminder that engineering is for everyone and that teamwork truly makes the difference.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025
Recognising the Contribution of Women in Engineering
Celebrating INWED on 23rd June – recognising women in engineering, their achievements, and the importance of inclusive, diverse workplaces.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025
125 Years of Dedication: The Evolution and Recognition of Cleaning at OCS
For Women's History Month this March, we reflect on the legacy of the women who helped build up OCS. As a company that began as a cleaning business and as cleaning continues to be a profession dominated by women, we look back through time to challenge attitudes towards cleaning as a profession.
OCS Team
17 Mar, 2025
Revisiting TRUE Stories: Judy Bartle, The PR Trailblazer Who Kept OCS Connected
Meet Judy, a trailblazing public relations executive. For IWD this year we are revisiting stories of trailblazing women from across OCS's vast history to celebrate our 125th anniversary.
OCS Team
07 Mar, 2025
Revisiting TRUE Stories: Scottie, Breaking Barriers as OCS’s First Female Contracts Manager
Meet Scottie, the first female contract manager at OCS. For IWD this year we are revisiting stories of trailblazing women from across OCS's vast history to celebrate our 125th anniversary.
OCS Team
07 Mar, 2025