We all know the story—we see it every day. Residential cleaning company owners are struggling to hire, sometimes turning away business when staffing needs cannot be met. Are you turning away business? Are you still struggling to hire? The COVID-19 pandemic has taken us on a roller-coaster ride over the last two years, and it ...
Who are the employees in your organization? What are their unique perspectives and life experiences? If your company tends to hire people from a similar background, you may not be getting the variety of viewpoints you need for your business to thrive and your staff to flourish. The building services and cleaning industry is recognizing ...
The burden of college tuition has grown substantially over the last decade. The average tuition, fees, and room and board expenses increased 1% and 2% for public and private institutions, respectively, in just the past year. Now, students owe an average of over US$22,000 per year while attending public universities and over $50,000 annually for ...
Even with the delta variant of the coronavirus causing illness, death, and havoc around the country, the economy appears to be rebounding since the pandemic’s start, even if slower than it was earlier in the year. Businesses have opened or are in the process of reopening, people want to go out and spend money, and ...
This article will use a case study to illustrate saving opportunities, including a detailed discussion on the financial returns, along with some commonly missed opportunities that can be found on those hard to interpret utility bills. It will also present some best practices moving forward that can be helpful to even small- and medium-sized enterprises. ...
Thank you to all of those who participated in the myriad of advocacy activities as part of the ISSA Show North America 2021. It was a sincere pleasure meeting many of you for the first time in person. As we close out the year, your ISSA government affairs team wanted to take this opportunity to ...
There’s a trend among business-to-business suppliers to tout three, four, or even more component brands, also known as ingredient brands. These declarations show up in social media posts, websites, and sales proposals. For example, suppliers may say something like: “Bobbsity Company is proud to announce we are now using WingSprocket anti-gravitational boots to enhance our ...
I was on a conference call recently with some industry professionals, and the discussion naturally migrated to the show. You know the one. ISSA Show North America 2021 in Las Vegas. One of them said, “It seems to be over, right?” I’m pretty smart, I often tell myself. The show was going to happen, and ...
In the past, cleaning was more about appearances. Removing noticeable dust, dirt, and grime was sufficient. After almost two years of dealing with this pandemic, sharing an indoor space with others may still make us a bit nervous. We now may pause and think twice when going to open a door, push an elevator button, ...
I became involved with HSI as a board member when I was introduced to the purpose and mission of the institute, which are aligned with my role as an Infection Preventionist. I also work with the Instructions for Use (IFUs) Initiative Team, which is focused on addressing the common confusion between manufacturer IFUs and healthcare ...
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