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Vision of a better future for cleaning operatives
7th of June 2024
In November 2023 ECJ ran a news story highlighting the findings of a report in the UK about working conditions for cleaning operatives. The year-long investigation by the Centre for Progressive Change found that more than a third of them had worked while unwell because many of them are unable to claim sick pay. In this special report we delve
Embracing diversity
5th of June 2024
The professional cleaning sector across Europe is a melting pot of different cultures, languages, faiths and nationalities. For service providers that requires understanding and planning. Georgia Jordan at Biological Preparations takes a look at the key points to consider when encouraging collaboration and unity among a diverse workforce.
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Europe tackles talent challenges
22nd of April 2024
Europe’s got talent, and has the plaudits to prove it. But the region will need to up its game still further if it is to remain a global skills magnate at a time of fast-paced demographic change, writes Hartley Milner.
THE SWISS have found themselves the butt of more than their fair share of lampooning around national stereotypes down the
Sustainable washroom strategy
16th of April 2024
With reports suggesting consumers are looking for more eco-conscious products, Alasdair Sharp from Satino by WEPA explains how facilities managers can curate a more sustainable hygiene strategy to help achieve the EU’s goal to be climate-neutral by 2050.
AS ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES take centre stage within businesses, one area that may be
Sustainability - opportunity to transform
12th of April 2024
The impact you have on the world is changing. Are you taking advantage of it? As an industry, we need to change how we think and talk about cleaning, says Malene Thiele, global director, ESG & sustainability at Nilfisk.
Global warming and the extreme weather events often linked to it are key reasons why. Because no matter where we live,
How a 2,000-person cleaning company can lose $165,000 per year on their scrubber batteries
12th of March 2024
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Commercial scrubber machines are essential for maintaining cleanliness in vast establishments but require correct usage and maintenance in order to operate efficiently. Among their many components, batteries often prove to be the most expensive spare parts.
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