The cleaning industry continues to be challenged by labour shortages and a declining workforce. Research shows that 61 per cent of janitorial companies list labour shortages as something

With today’s labour shortages, absenteeism and retention are top of mind for many employers, including cleaning companies. Along with decreasing operational efficiency, absenteeism can also

Turnover in facility services is often treated like an unavoidable cost of doing business, but it’s one of the most controllable variables in an operation

Typically, cleaning is a solitary task, beginning when office buildings have emptied for the day, but there are advantages to cleaning earlier, while offices are

Giving Tuesday is celebrated after American Thanksgiving, and it is a movement encouraging people to donate, volunteer, and participate in acts of kindness. Why not

Many industries, commercial cleaning and facility maintenance included, continue to face an on-going skills gap. This is especially concerning as many trades workers retired during

Today’s commercial cleaning industry, like so many others, is experiencing a shift in labour, with evolving needs, changing practices, and a focus on company culture.

Company culture needs to be a vital part of your labour management strategy. Not only does a positive culture help you hold on to long-term

Burnaby’s ETRO Construction has won the 2023 Groundbreaker Award for Excellence in Workforce Development.

Like many other industries, facility management will see a significant shift as baby boomers head towards retirement. In fact, experts predict that when this happens,