Labour
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
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
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Investment in Canada’s skilled trades is on the rise
High demand, strong wages, and financial incentives are boosting the appeal for skilled trades careers in Canada. Current economic uncertainty and labour shortages have encouraged
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How smart operators are reducing turnover in facility services
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
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Where labour costs are heading
Across Canada, labour costs in the building maintenance sector are rising — through collective agreement renewals, annual minimum wage adjustments, and sector-specific regulatory changes. Quebec’s
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Skills Ontario supports critical skilled trades investment in the 2026 Ontario Budget
Skills Ontario welcomes the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, released by the Ontario Government and Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, and applauds
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ontario looks to new sources for owed wages
The Ontario government is considering whether contractors should be held liable for subcontractors’ larceny when non-unionized construction workers go unpaid.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
2026 cleaning trends: workforce supply, demand and expectations
The cleaning labour market has changed dramatically in the past five years, and that has redefined the industry overall. Many of those changes will continue
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
The challenges of holiday cleaning
Commercial cleaning during the holiday season can be a tricky endeavour, from scheduled office events to navigating around decorations to managing labour allocation and more.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Janitorial Manager launches JaniJobs to match cleaning needs with skilled talent
Janitorial Manager, a leading cloud-based janitorial software platform, has announced the launch of JaniJobs, an online marketplace designed to connect cleaning professionals with organizations and
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Autonomous robots: are they a viable cleaning alternative?
As innovation continues to evolve into 2025, and automation adoption remains on the rise, how do autonomous robots fare as a viable and sustainable addition
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
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,
Construction Business
BCCA reports declining investments in B.C. projects
The threat of poor industry support and declining investments in major projects is alarming according to the BC Construction Association.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Today’s top challenges for facility managers
For facility managers, the job continues to evolve as priorities shift and recovery from post-pandemic conditions persists. From deferred budgets to sustainability to technology and
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
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
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Managing your cleaning labour
In today’s competitive marketplace, providing excellent service means higher profits, more loyalty, and increased efficiency. By maximizing your employee retention and effectively managing your labour,
Construction Business
Building skilled trades career awareness
A shortage of skilled trades workers means the construction industry needs take a multi-faceted approach.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
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’
