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Have you had enough of training?
15th of September 2023 Article by John Griep
John Griep at VSR in the Netherlands on a survey suggesting cleaning staff are not keen to learn more.
Thirty-nine per cent of cleaning staff say they are not particularly willing to learn new things. This was revealed in a survey conducted by the Dutch Cleaning Industry Labour Relations Board in 2021.
At VSR, we find this hard to believe. We feel there is more to these numbers than meets the eye.
Time to exchange vi..
The right wiper in the right place
1st of September 2023 Article by Catherine Grinstead
Catherine Grinstead, brand & customer marketing manager - industrial UK & Eire for Kimberly-Clark Professional looks at how the wiping products can improve efficiency in industrial environments.
The right product for the right task at the right time in the right place - it's a no brainer! To truly enable efficiency in the industrial environment, manufacturers should visualise and optimise the entire manufacturing process,..
Labour shortages hit hard
10th of August 2023 Article by Christian Bouzols
The trend known as the ‘great resignation’ is hitting the cleaning sector, says Christian Bouzols in France.
For some months now, there has been much talk of a ‘great resignation’ of workers and, more recently, of a growing tendency for workers to just leave their job one day and not come back. These two phenomena – mass resignation and post relinquishment – are hitting the cleaning sector part..
Survey reveals cautious mood
31st of July 2023 Article by Katja Scholz
German correspondent Katja Scholz brings news of the latest BIV survey of its members.
The Federal Association of Contract Cleaners (BIV) has been carrying out a spring business survey for five years now. This is where BIV member companies offer a picture of the mood in the sector and give their views on market forecasts, sales expectations and current issues. This year..
Sustainability is in the small things
11th of July 2023 Article by John Griep
ECJ Dutch correspondent John Griep tells us about an inspirational speaker at a recent VSR event.
Sometimes you have good intentions, and yet there’s still commentary on your actions. That means climate activists can never quite get it right – after all, they also drive a car sometimes, get on an aeroplane or eat the occasional hamburger. Something similar happened to us during our VSR Spring Event.
In an old ..
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