May 2025 News
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Breaking the Silence: Celebrating World Menstrual Hygiene Day World Menstrual Hygiene Day, marked annually on May 28th, is a global campaign that aims to break the silence, raise awareness and change negative social norms surrounding menstrual health. The day highlights the importance of good menstrual hygiene management and advocates for access to sanitary products, clean water and safe, private spaces for all who menstruate. It also serves as a platform to challenge the stigma and taboos that often lead to shame and misinformation, particularly in underserved communities. 
With a growing global focus on health equity and dignity, this years emphasis is on ‘Making Menstruation a Normal Fact of Life by 2030". This vision calls for united efforts to ensure that everyone who menstruates can manage their periods safely, with proper care and without shame. By promoting education, improving access to hygiene products and encouraging open conversations, we can empower people who menstruate to live with dignity and confidence. Lets use this day to support efforts that make menstrual equity a reality and to reaffirm our commitment to a world where no one is held back because of their period.
Meet our Supplier – TOTM Inspired by both of their daughters, Kate & Saint founded TOTM with the desire to build a purpose-led brand that offers better, sustainable ways to manage periods. They have created a period positive work environment with menstrual leave, menstruation and menopause policies, and free period care. On top of this they also donate 1% of all product sales to Endometriosis UK. They provide a menstrual wellbeing support community where there are shame-free discussions around periods and menstrual wellbeing.
To make the most of the sunny season and celebrate the hard work of our incredible team, we decided to host a Summer Social BBQ for employees. This was a great opportunity to bring everyone together in a relaxed, outdoor setting to enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and engage in lively conversation catching up with colleagues in a more casual atmosphere. A delicious spread of BBQ favourites was grilled. The energy was high throughout the afternoon. The Summer Social BBQ was a perfect chance to take a break from the usual routine, strengthen team connections and simply enjoy each other’s company. 
Employee of the Month – Ashley Kent Congratulations to Ashley for being named our Employee of the Month! As a new member of the team, she has settled into her administrator role with impressive ease, demonstrating outstanding dedication, a strong work ethic, and a proactive attitude. Her initiative and commitment have already made a positive impact, and we’re excited to see her continued growth and contributions. Well done, Ashley!
On the spot: Jose Perez 1. What is your role at IOC? My role is a mobile operator. I have many responsibilities such as taking deliveries to different contracts, cleaning floors and carpets, cleaning bathrooms, collecting rubbish and attending emergency calls out of hours. 2. What is your favourite hobby outside of 3. What do you enjoy most about working for IOC? What I appreciate the most while working for IOC is the time spent with fellow mobile operators and my office colleagues. 4. What is the toughest challenge you have faced within your role? For me, every task I undertake has 5. When you are at work, how do you motivate yourself? I am motivated by my colleagues. While some tasks may be challenging or unpleasant at times, the bond we share as a team transforms them into more manageable and easier tasks to complete together.
Photo of the Month
Photograph taken by Jose Perez
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