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UV-C light

Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces

Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
labour shortage

Supercharging FM teams during a labour shortage

How do you keep your FM team engaged and committed amidst a labour shortage when other companies are actively recruiting qualified candidates to join their workforce and leaving gaps in your FM operations?
cost control

Data can drive cost control in cleaning

Tech and data can help organizations save money and maximize budgets.
cleaning

Cleaning is caring — it’s not rocket science

As restrictions lift and foot traffic increases, the American Cleaning Institute’s Brian Sansoni says it’s time to go back to basics.
burnout

6 ways to help workers recover from COVID-19 burnout

What can facility managers or janitorial service providers do to help employees recover from COVID-related burnout?
maintenance and repair

Cases shed light on maintenance and repair obligations in condos

Maintenance and repair obligations of both owners and condo corporations are defined in the Condominium Act, which sets out the minimum default obligations. T
risk management

Developing an asset approach to risk management

The facilities management industry has experienced numerous building science innovations, but risk management programs are still lacking.
public washrooms

What people want from public washrooms in 2022

Bradley Corp. identified five key trends currently being seen around washroom hygiene.
CIMS

Canadian companies earn CIMS certification

CIMS is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization.
office

The new commercial office takes shape

Facility managers and BSCs are reassessing how they maintain safe office environments. Keeping best practices in mind is vital.
employee engagment

Reducing talent shortages and employee churn

Many industries are experiencing shortages due to the pandemic. However, as we see the situation change to an endemic, the staff lost through layoffs and shutdowns may no longer be waiting in the wings. Now is the time to look at talent recruitment and the technology that can make the process easier.
contractors

Contractors must choose customers they can depend on

Omicron is wreaking havoc on the reopening of many offices and commercial buildings, and these are key customers for so many BSCs.
custodial training

Custodial training improves more than just sanitation

Some managers mistakenly postpone training to focus on field operations, but now is the time to upgrade knowledge.
cleaning supplies

How to tell it’s time to upgrade cleaning supplies

There are a few telltale signs that a cleaning tool may no longer suit the requirements of cleaning staff.
infection prevention strategies

Post-COVID infection prevention strategies

Managers and cleaning professionals can follow cornerstone steps to develop effective an effective infection prevention program.
mental health

Online resource spotlights mental health in the workplace

Workplaces have traditionally focused on protecting employees from physical harm, but there is strong evidence that certain features of the workplace can affect employees' psychological health.
flu season

Why flu season may be forever changed

COVID-19 has changed our definition of "clean" and that will likely lead to a change in our yearly rhythm. From now on, "flu season" as we know it may cease to exist.