A few nights ago, I was scrolling through social media and decided to post a comment in one of the groups focused on front-line employees, such as custodians and janitors, specifically those in school systems and universities. I saw the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a small gesture. I asked a simple question ...
ISSA Show North America 2024 showcased the industry’s impact and importance. ISSA Show North America 2024 gathered over 600 exhibiting brands to connect with building service contractors (BSCs), facility service professionals, distributors, and residential cleaning firms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, November 17-21, 2024. The industry event, hosted alongside the Building ...
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 ...
Join ISSA Hygieia Network for an In-Person Panel Discussion Mentors and allies play a pivotal role in developing inclusive leadership and empowering individuals in the cleaning and facility solutions industry. Join our 30-minute panel discussion, Building Inclusive Leadership: The Role of Mentors and Allies in the Cleaning and Facility Solutions Industry, presented by ISSA Hygieia ...
Biofilms are often referred to as “cities of microorganisms” that can adhere to and form on almost any surface. They are increasingly recognized as a critical global health issue across a multitude of industries, with estimated economic costs reaching US$5 trillion annually—the equivalent of $1 million multiplied by 5 million. Biofilms present a significant challenge ...
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