McDonald’s News
McDonald’s is always listening to what customers want, and doing whatever we can to make our business as open and innovative as possible.
Here’s where you can read the latest news from McDonald’s – covering ideas and developments ranging from ingredients to employment.
McDonald's puts Apprenticeships on the menu for employees January 8th, 2009
In 2009, the restaurant chain aims to provide Apprenticeships to up to 6,000 of its 72,000 UK workforce and then up to 10,000 per year from 2010, providing staff with the opportunity to gain a valuable, nationally recognised qualification that is equivalent to five GCSEs Grade A*-C. This move will make McDonald's the UK's largest Apprenticeship provider.
Mature workers make their mark at McDonald's August 12th, 2009
New research proves older workers enhance McDonald's business performance
McDonald's has revealed the commercial impact of creating the right blend of youth and experience in its workforce. According to new research conducted by Lancaster University Management School, which examined the performance of more than 400 McDonald's restaurants across the UK, employees aged 60 plus deliver a significant business boost.
McDonald's London waste to power Britain October 28th, 2009
Restaurant chain takes another step towards reaching zero waste to landfill goal
McDonald's UK is helping to power homes and buildings across the UK in a new London initiative that diverts restaurant waste away from landfill sites and converts it into energy.
The FA Re-signs McDonald's to Support Grassroots Football and Raise Standards in the National Game November 9th, 2009
The Football Association and McDonald's have agreed an ambitious new four-year partnership to raise standards and increase participation across every aspect of English grassroots football.
Over the next four years the new partnership will see The FA and McDonald's focusing on achieving specific targets to support 200,000 coaches and 400,000 volunteers through the McDonald's and FA networks. The partnership will also work towards the objective of ensuring that 75% of all youth clubs are awarded FA Charter Standard status - which in turn will help to deliver 150 Charter Standard Leagues before the end of 2014.
| Archive | Date | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Alliance Tea | 27/03/08 | Read article |
| McDonald's Qualification | 28/01/08 | Read article |
| McDonald's French Fries | 06/12/07 | Read article |
| McDonald's raises prices paid to 6,000 British farmers | 22/10/07 | Read article |
| McDonald's becomes UK's biggest provider of free WiFi | 08/10/07 | Read article |
| Green City Trial | 20/09/07 | Read article |
| McJob | 10/09/07 | Read article |
| Biodiesel | 10/09/07 | Read article |
| TFA’s & hydrogenated oil | 10/09/07 | Read article |
