For most distributors in North America, 2020 was looking to be a good year. There was talk of a possible recession, but most thought it would be no more than a temporary “breather” before things swung back into action. But then COVID-19 hit North American shores, and all predictions, plans, and expectations were turned upside ...
Cleaners and restorers worldwide are at battle against the coronavirus and doing all they can to stop the virus from spreading. But some, without proper training, equipment, and chemistry, might be causing more harm than good. What happens when a front-line cleaning or restoration professional doesn’t follow industry standards and instructions? It can lead to ...
Women hold over half (52%) of all professional-level jobs in America, yet they only make up 14.6% of executive officers, according to the Center for American Progress. Additionally, the global nonprofit Catalyst reported that African-American and Hispanic women make up an even smaller percentage of managerial roles. To fill the gender gap and create a ...
It was a never-ending frustration,” says Garin Hurlbut, environmental services (EVS) manager at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, about maintaining 15,000 square feet of back-of-the-house floors. “My colleagues and I have a lot of passion. We don’t want to settle. We want things to be the best they can be and we ...
In light of the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition of of Global Exhibitions Day (June 3) ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and ISSA Show North America are rallying to empower the cleaning industry to rebuild the economy and truly change the way the world views cleaning. ISSA, The Worldwide Cleaning ...
In my last article, I highlighted the connection between the contaminants on the floor and the superbug risks for patients in hospitals. In this article, you might wonder why we have joined schools and our seniors together. Well, there are two good reasons. First, both cleaning contexts involve people who are at an elevated risk ...
EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives was launched in 2014 by co-founders Richard J. (RJ) Valentine and Jeremiah Gray. A serial entrepreneur and savvy investor, Valentine has brought more than a dozen companies to market. A passionate auto racer, Valentine is driven to bring transformative change and safer standards to whatever sector he interacts with. Gray is a ...
As distributors move up the ladder, providing supplies for more and larger organizations, they can expect to undergo what is commonly referred to as a supplier audit. Many sizeable organizations conduct audits at least once per year, more often if they have uncovered irregularities or issues in a previous examination. These audits are typically part ...
A survey of some 230 distributors revealed that Amazon Business (let’s call it AB to keep this simple) is a leader in the distribution chain in our industry. AB ranked fourth behind national chains (with a local presence), independent distributors, and Grainger. Yet, more than 50% of respondents indicated that their customers are buying from ...
Editor’s Note: This article is the first of a five-part series investigating what the cleaning industry is doing in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The first in the series concentrates on challenges facing building service contractors. During this COVID-19 crisis, most of you reading this right now are either under a voluntary stay at home ...
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