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The Impact of PFAS Regulations on the Cleaning Industry

By |2024-07-12T18:21:31-05:00July 12, 2024|

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industries around the globe, including the cleaning industry. However, due to their potential environmental and health risks, many U.S. states have implemented or are considering implementing regulations to restrict or ban the use of PFAS. States Taking Action ...

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Period Positive Workplace See Positive Impact on Employees

By |2024-07-16T20:47:30-05:00June 28, 2024|

On May 28, 2023, the Period Positive Workplace (PPW) Initiative was launched. This worldwide program encourages workspaces and facilities to provide access to menstrual products for employees. To date PPW has recruited 173 Period Positive Workplaces across 40 countries. On June 10, Days for Girls (DfG) released a report of the impact seen by these workplaces. Data from managers in these workspaces ...

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Buckle Up: Employers Face Major Changes with New Overtime Pay Requirements

By |2024-07-16T20:48:38-05:00June 24, 2024|

The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s overtime pay requirements. The rule increases the minimum salary threshold to US$43,888 on July 1, 2024, and then to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. This significant change will profoundly impact both business owners and employees. The new ...

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Innovation and Technology in 2024

By |2024-07-16T20:49:04-05:00June 12, 2024|

An insider’s look at the innovations and technology that impacts the cleaning industry now and what to expect in the future.

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Save Money—and the Environment

By |2024-06-17T20:03:26-05:00June 7, 2024|

Explore six sustainability approaches the cleaning industry can adopt, emphasizing informed consumerism and technology utilization.

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Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom

By |2024-07-16T20:50:26-05:00June 5, 2024|

How can cleaning industry professionals transform raw data into valuable information, knowledge, and wisdom?

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From Idea to Impact

By |2024-06-17T20:02:16-05:00May 31, 2024|

ISSA member profile spotlighting Rozalado Services and Route and their journey to success in the cleaning industry.

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Membership is for Everyone

By |2024-06-17T20:01:56-05:00May 29, 2024|

ISSA President Matt Schenk discusses why his company, Midlab Inc., became a member of the worldwide cleaning industry association.

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The Culture Code

By |2024-06-17T20:01:35-05:00May 27, 2024|

In this Straight Talk article, learn how to create a successful company culture and leverage it to recruit and retain top talent.

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What the FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Could Mean For You

By |2024-07-02T04:13:38-05:00May 7, 2024|

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Scott Tackett, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates  shares his thoughts,

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