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What does the new year bring?
20th of March 2018
UK reporter Lynn Webster looks ahead to the challenges we face this year and speculates on how the cleaning sector can move forward.
As we begin another year - entering into debates over our changing position with our colleagues in the EU - we have even less time remaining of what some would say has been a turbulent decade. The thoughts of some
Is it all about ‘the experience?’
20th of March 2018
ECJ Dutch reporter Jacco Vonhof, chairman of VSR, examines the increasing focus on total user experience when it measuring cleaning quality.
Besides the technical quality of cleaning there is now increasing focus on the quality ‘experience’. Indeed, if you ask people using a building how they experience the quality of cleaning they
Kung fu cleaning
19th of March 2018
Slip and falls represent the majority of workplace accidents. In Sweden judo seems to be the weapon to fight them, thus making sure cleaners too “get a grip”. This from ECJ correspondent Lotte Printz.
”Slippery surface.” “Wet floor.” We are all familiar with the caution signs cleaners are so kind to put up for
Germany is gearing up for future challenges
19th of March 2018
The cleaning sector in Germany is facing a shortage of workers. ECJ’s Alexandra Lachner speaks to Steffi Reuter of the BIV contract cleaning association.
The basic requirement for career and further professional development options in Germany is the three-year training course for contract cleaners. There are many routes open to apprentices
Italy’s cleaning sector - challenges and opportunities
19th of March 2018
Lorenzo Mattioli, president of Italian contract cleaning association ANIP, offers an exclusive overview of the country’s market. ANIP is affiliated with Confindustria, which represents and protects the group of companies which provides cleaning services, multi services and integrated services on a national and community level - politically,
The long fight against illiteracy
20th of December 2017
The French federation of cleaning companies (FEP) is actively involved in national initiatives tackling illiteracy, writes ECJ correspondent Christian Bouzols in his latest report.
The French federation of cleaning companies (FEP) recently took part in the annual days of action against illiteracy organised by the National campaign against
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