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ISSA Members Among Top Employers for Women

By |2024-04-26T21:10:29-05:00April 26, 2024|

Seven ISSA member companies have been named to DiversityComm Magazine’s 2024 Top Women Employers list. The publication’s annual list acknowledges companies across a variety of industries for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The ISSA member companies included in DiversityComm’s 2024 list include: 3M Colgate-Palmolive Co. Ecolab Inc. Hilton Worldwide Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) ...

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Colgate’s 1st-Quarter Sales Rise 6.2%

By |2024-04-26T21:09:18-05:00April 26, 2024|

Colgate-Palmolive Co. has reported first-quarter net sales of US$5.1 billion, an increase of 8.5% year-over-year. Colgate-Palmolive reported a first-quarter operating profit of $1.04 billion, or $0.83 per share, up 15% from the same period last year. In North America, Colgate-Palmolive’s net sales rose 4% while its European division posted an increase of 9.5%. The company’s Asia-Pacific segment ...

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ISSA LARU—CA Committee Passes 2,000 Square Feet Production-Rate Bill

By |2024-04-26T18:13:11-05:00April 26, 2024|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on a state of California committee passing a 2,000 square feet production-rate bill, cutting PFAS from U.S. government-custodial contracts, ISSA honoring its 2024 Advocates of the Year, and more. ...

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Kimberly-Clark Drafted by NBA Team

By |2024-04-25T19:52:04-05:00April 25, 2024|

 Kimberly-Clark Professional has entered into a multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and the team’s home stadium, State Farm Arena. The deal calls for the Hawks’ 20,000-seat arena to be outfitted with Kimberly-Clark Professional branding and products, including paper towels, tissue, soap dispensers, and hand sanitizer. Kimberly-Clark will also appear on the uniform shirts ...

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P&G VP Named Board Chair of Regional United Way Chapter

By |2024-04-25T19:50:56-05:00April 25, 2024|

Brian Hodgett has been named chair of the board of directors for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC). Hodgett currently serves as vice president of state and government relations and Ohio community relations for Procter & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Procter & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO). He has served on the UWGC board since 2020 ...

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Kimberly-Clark Announces 1st-Quarter Results

By |2024-04-24T19:15:11-05:00April 24, 2024|

Kimberly-Clark Corp., parent company of Kimberly-Clark Professional, reported first-quarter revenue of US$5.1 billion, a dip of 1% from a year ago and a 6% increase in organic sales. Kimberly-Clark also reported a quarterly net income of $658 million, or $1.92 per share, compared to $575 million, or $1.68 per share, for the same period last year. Net sales in ...

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Sellars Appoints VP of National Accounts

By |2024-04-24T19:14:14-05:00April 24, 2024|

Sellars Absorbent Materials Inc. has appointed David Hine vice president of national accounts. Hine joins Sellars after working for von Drehle Corp. for more than 14 years, the past four as the company’s director of national accounts. In his new role on the Sellars leadership team, Hine will be focused on executing the company’s growth and expansion ...

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FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses

By |2024-04-23T21:27:24-05:00April 23, 2024|

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide. Under the FTC’s new rule, existing noncompetes for the vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable after the rule’s effective date, which is 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register. Existing noncompetes for senior executives—less than 0.75% ...

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DOL Finalizes Overtime Rule

By |2024-04-23T21:24:52-05:00April 23, 2024|

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule that alters the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. According to a DOL press release, updated rule includes two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold and the threshold for highly compensated employees (HCE) as well as automatic updates to both thresholds. The ...

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Green Seal Publishes 2024 Impact Report

By |2024-04-22T19:45:11-05:00April 22, 2024|

Green Seal® has released its 2024 Impact Report, which details how the nonprofit and its partners have accelerated the transition to more sustainable products and spaces. Green Seal’s annual report highlights the impact of its programs, such as establishing strict prohibitions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and developing leadership criteria for sustainable packaging and sanitary paper. ...

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