The first ISSA VEO conference in Chicago wasn’t just a new event on the calendar; it felt like a redirect for the industry. For Efrain Ramirez, a leader with BradyPLUS and a founding supporter of VEO, the value of being in the room was unmistakable: This gathering makes the workforce—the industry’s greatest asset—the center of the conversation. In ...
Training in Spanish: Boost Your Professional Cleaning Career The professional cleaning industry is constantly evolving, driven by new technologies, hygiene standards, and customer expectations. For Spanish-speaking professionals, accessing training in Spanish is critical to developing skills, improving workplace safety, and opening new career opportunities. Training in your native language not only helps you understand technical ...
The energy inside the first-ever ISSA VEO conference in Chicago felt less like a debut and more like a long-overdue arrival. For Karina Villaseñor of 4M Building Solutions, one of VEO’s founding supporters, the moment landed with both excitement and urgency. “It was time for sure,” she said, reflecting on the industry’s need for a ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on ISSA applauding the reintroduction of the bipartisan Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, ISSA Advocacy opportunities at ISSA Show North America 2025, what the government shutdown means for ...
From green cleaning to the rise of restorative floor care, the October issue of INCLEAN dives deep into the forces shaping the industry – just in time for the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo 2025. As the official ISSA publication and leading source of insight for the commercial cleaning and hygiene sector in Australia, INCLEAN returns this month with a ...
Laurie Sewell wears two big hats—president of ISSA and CEO of Servicon—and she knows the phrase “work-life balance” can set unrealistic expectations. When we sat down to talk about leading without burning out, she offered a reframing that feels both humane and practical. “When I hear that term, I bristle… I bristle with the word ...
At the ISSA VEO conference in Chicago, Raquel Carbonari, the North American brand activation director at Essity (Tork), shared her insights on why gatherings like VEO are important and how they can create tangible changes for workers, leaders, and customers across the industry. Carbonari’s connection to the event was both personal and professional. “This event ...
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to serve on the 2026 ISSA Board of Directors, which will be led by ISSA President Laurie Sewell of Servicon. Vice President/President-Elect: John Swigart, Spartan Chemical Co., Inc. Executive Officer: Matthew Urmanski, Essity Professional Hygiene Manufacturer Director: Rob Posthauer, ...
At the ISSA VEO conference in Chicago, VEO Media relations specialist Guillermo Meneses visits with Yuritcy Gonzalez of KleenMark for a candid conversation about representation, community, and momentum in the cleaning industry. Gonzalez shares how it feels to be at a first-of-its-kind gathering—exciting, empowering, and a little overwhelming—in the best way. She underscores why VEO ...
Instructions for Use: Ensuring Healthcare Compliance and Patient Safety Instructions for Use (IFUs) are essential documents provided by manufacturers that explain how to safely and effectively use medical devices, disinfectants, and cleaning products in healthcare settings. Following these instructions is critical to ensuring patient safety, reducing healthcare-associated infections, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This blog explores the ...
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