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Managing your cleaning company’s labour
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
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Retention is the secret weapon for cleaning excellence in 2026
If you ask facility managers what keeps them up at night, staffing challenges rank near the top. But here’s what many don’t realize: treating retention
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Addressing seasonal depression with your cleaning workforce
As the days get shorter, keeping employees motivated can be a challenge, especially in the cleaning industry, where the work can be solitary, often taking
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Indoor air quality is a concern for the next generation of workers
Indoor air quality has been talked about in recent years as an important part of healthy buildings and productive workspaces, but it can also directly
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Attracting and retaining skilled cleaners in a competitive labour market
With the cleaning industry continuing to face staffing shortages and high turnover, companies are rethinking the best ways to recruit and retain talent. “Whether you’re managing
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Recognizing your maintenance and cleaning staff for their hard work
How frequently are you celebrating your staff, valuing their hard work, and motivating them to stay inspired and driven? Maintenance and cleaning staff are often
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How to hire, train, and maintain a top-tier cleaning team
Running a successful maintenance or commercial cleaning business depends on more than good equipment and effective cleaning solutions, it starts with a strong team. Finding,
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Creating a positive company culture for cleaners
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.
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Creating company culture in cleaning and maintenance
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
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Finding success as a small cleaning business
As labour shortages and high employee turnover persist, it can be a challenge to grow your commercial cleaning business. Competition is fierce, so managers need
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How to hire the best for your business
As a franchise owner in the commercial cleaning industry, understanding the pivotal role that effective hiring practices play in the success of the unit franchisees
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Employee retention strategies for commercial cleaners
As ongoing staffing challenges persist throughout the industry, many commercial cleaning companies are looking to attract top talent and increase employee retention. Recently, Jeff Cross’
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The keys to unlocking success in commercial cleaning and maintenance
The cleaning industry is thriving and is projected to grow even more in the coming years. This growth presents a significant opportunity for commercial cleaning
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Finding great candidates for your commercial cleaning business
Most industries have experienced a labour shortage in the past few years and the commercial cleaning industry is no exception. Growing your business means growing
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Creating balance for commercial cleaners
Commercial cleaners have been working at full capacity with increased responsibility, less labour support, and more scrutiny for the last few years, resulting in burnout
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The fallacy of reducing cleaning frequencies to cut costs
The professional cleaning industry has historically been called “recession-resistant,” a term that was developed in the mid-1980s because even through downturns, the cleaning industry remained
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A recruitment strategy for commercial cleaners
The cleaning industry is no stranger to the challenges of labour shortages and employee turnover, and recruitment remains a top priority for many commercial cleaning
