Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer something you only hear about in tech news or sci-fi movies. It’s becoming part of everyday life—and the best part is, you don’t need to be an expert to start using it. With a well-constructed, simple prompt, anyone can unlock tools that help with writing, planning, organizing, and more. ...
A saga of family, relationships, and integrity. With 93 years as a premier manufacturer representative group in the United States, Avision specializes in connecting manufacturers with the best distributors to reach the ideal end user at local and national levels. As an outsourced sales and marketing firm, Avision makes it easy for manufacturers and distributors ...
In response to the rapidly evolving landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws across the United States, ISSA is proud to announce the release of a comprehensive EPR Summary tailored specifically for the cleaning industry. This invaluable resource provides our members with crucial insights into the new regulatory requirements affecting packaging for commercial and household ...
10 effective leadership-building strategies—with the customer experience in mind. In today’s culture, customer experience (CX) and customer service set businesses apart from the competition. Years ago, it was a product-driven society; if you had the only product, you won the game. However, the internet has changed the game radically for all of us. You can ...
ISSA reflects on a year of significant advocacy accomplishments and looks ahead to an impactful 2025. With the support of its members, ISSA achieved numerous successes in advancing the interests of the industry. 2024 Advocacy Highlights Federal Court Blocks DOL's Overtime Rule In a major victory for the industry, the U.S. District Court for the ...
ISSA, your worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the first-ever slate of young professionals recognized in the ISSA Emerging Leaders Awards program. Background ISSA’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Awards highlight the importance of recognizing and fostering young talent in the cleaning industry. By spotlighting professionals under 40, the program encourages fresh leadership across the ...
Pioneering excellence and redefining customer service. In today’s business world, a company’s longevity often speaks volumes about its ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver consistently. Wist Business Supplies & Equipment is one of those companies. The company, a family-owned business led by Ian Wist, owner and general manager, is a distribution leader in the Southwest ...
A year of growth and innovation. As I look back on my time as ISSA president, I remain incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity to serve and work with so many tremendous professionals in our industry. I’m proud of the growth, innovation, and resiliency we’ve experienced in the global cleaning community this past year. ...
Do it like the Olympian you are. While Olympic athletes compete in more than 30 sports, following established rules to reach a goal or finish line, cleaning operations perform at least 30 functions adhering to set guidelines and rules, with the goal of removing unwanted matter. See sidebar “30 Functions of Cleaning.” Just as judges ...
Insights from Jim Collins’ Level 5 leadership model. In previous articles, we explored how to design and populate a strategic and tactical data repository with information to make management decisions. Initially, these discussions formed a comprehensive set of information that companies need to collect to make robust decisions. However, while writing the final article on ...
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