Human Resources

hiring

The hiring question: experience or training?

The decision depends on your particular company or facility's circumstances and goals.
female mentorship

Becoming a successful female mentor in the cleaning supplies industry

The right mentorship can be imperative in helping growing female leaders understand and successfully navigate their careers.
recruitment strategies

5 tried and tested recruitment strategies

With many businesses having problems hiring workers, employers must get creative.
green cleaning

Building a foolproof green cleaning checklist

Having a succinct and targeted green cleaning checklist is important for ensuring efficient and adequate operations.
OSHA

OSHA boosts heat protection for workers

The new National Emphasis Program protects workers from heat illness and injuries.
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?
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?
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.
turnover

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.
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.
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.
cleaning services

5 benefits of outsourcing cleaning services

At a time of labour constraints, turning to outsourced facilities management can help maintain consistent, quality cleaning services.
vaccine policies

The legalities of vaccine policies in condos

An increasing number of condos within the last two months have implemented mandatory vaccination policies, which apply to indoor common element amenity users and on-site employees.
office

Why wait? The new office normal is up to you

From now on, companies will distinguish themselves by the enhanced experience they are able to offer their employees who take the time and effort to travel to the office.
CCOHS

New CCOHS app offers COVID-19 resources for workers

The Safe Work app hosts over 120 COVID-19 resources, including tip sheets, infographics, videos, and other guidance.
millennial workers

Appealing to millennial workers in the 2020s

Knowing how to cater to the needs of all ages of employees is key to a cleaning or restoration company's success.
cleaning professionals

Prioritizing the safety of cleaning professionals

Now more than ever, cleaning workers need to know that their employers are taking their safety seriously.