B.C. says the move is an attempt to improve wages and work environments and make frontline work more desirable.

Like so many industries, many building service and cleaning contractors have reported recent difficulties in finding new workers.

The hunt for trained workers to fill vacant cleaning jobs is proving difficult for many companies as the effects of COVID-19 continue.

Carefully crafting an inclusive workplace response, requiring integration of people programs, implementing technology tools and systems, all accelerate business outcomes.

Facility managers are no longer viewed as a back-office function, but rather “a strategic instrument to attract and retain talent and create a great experience,”

While we can see human resources supporting head office staff, the involvement in operations is, for the most part, something new.

The coldest temperatures often arrive in January and February, and that poses a real threat to various outdoor maintenance workers.

Increased cleaning frequencies and heavy waste removal due to the use of more disposable commodities means the bodies of essential workers are taking a beating.

The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.

A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.

The list of active ingredients used in disinfectants is lengthy and full of trade-offs.

E-learning systems are becoming a popular training option in the cleaning industry, but how do employers determine which is the best investment?

Here are some strategies to have a well-defined communication plan.

Verbal abuse is the most common type of harassment reported by Canadian workers according to a new study titled Harassment in Canadian workplaces.

WCB and UFred have signed a partnership agreement to increase access to training and resources for Saskatchewan employers to create psychologically healthy workplaces.

Gone are the days when a business service contractor could rely on obtaining its clients from just one channel. Today, it’s all about exposure and the best place a cleaning business can be seen is online.

IncludeMe is a new app designed for managers to understand and take action on workplace mental health.