ISSA is your global trade association representing everything about cleaning, from manufacturing through distribution and down to the end-user… and beyond. And each year, there are some positive changes with the association, and one of those is with incoming members of the board of directors. I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to ...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor market remains tight. Unemployment is low (3.7%), wages are increasing as employers compete for workers, and the jobs openings rate (4.6%) is higher than the hire rate (3.8%), making July 2019 the 16th straight month where there are more unfilled positions than workers looking for ...
The growing acceptance of global warming, the volume of plastic pollutants in our oceans, and increasing resource scarcity are some of the topics focusing minds on environmental concerns like never before. The symbiosis between issues that were once highlighted in isolation has added weight to the understanding of just how interlinked our environment is. Unless ...
It’s no wonder that floor care consumes a large portion of most cleaning budgets (it has been estimated that approximately 67% is related to floor care) and generally more labor intensive than any other cleaning task. But when it comes to environmental impact, floor care is one of the biggest culprits in any cleaning program. ...
In 2018, Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. was named the recipient of the MADE: In America Award™. Gordon Brush® was one of only four winners of the annual award, which recognizes outstanding achievements by an American manufacturing company. The award was bestowed on the heels of the company receiving a Certificate of Congressional Recognition as ...
The most important skill a service business owner needs to learn is the art of pricing jobs profitably; profitably being the key word here. It’s not something you can or should find out in a Facebook group, by asking friends in the industry, or by guessing, because to do so may cheat you and your ...
You are tasked to “benchmark” your laundry operations and make them more efficient and profitable. You are not allowed to spend a bunch of money to buy the needed numbers and math was not your “best” subject. This article is for anyone who: Needs to improve their operation, or Needs some solid data to compare ...
Simply put, the labor market is tight. Unemployment is low, wages are increasing, and there are more open positions than workers looking for jobs. While most of this is due to the economy, some of the labor issues affecting the cleaning industry are a result of government actions. Based on surveys and feedback from our ...
They are here. At the last ISSA trade show in Dallas, TX, many younger faces were seen behind the exhibitor booths. Younger people are finally starting to see the value in working for the professional cleaning industry. They see the connection between cleaning and health, which we have been preaching about for two decades. They ...
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) more than 7.8 million jobs need to be filled by 2020. This is especially true for the cleaning industry where it is becoming increasingly difficult for employers to find enough employees to fill their job openings. A lack of immigration reform, state minimum wage increases, and ...
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