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EFCI news - workforce characteristics in the cleaning industry
16th of December 2019
In June 2019, the EFCI published its Trend Report The European Cleaning Industry 1995-2016. This statistical work presents a great deal of information about the cleaning companies in Europe and their evolution throughout the past 20 years.
The report builds on the past editions of the EFCI Survey published regularly since 1987 and on
KLM’s virtual reality tours make life easier for cleaners
13th of December 2019
Cleaners working on board KLM aircraft are now able to familiarise themselves with the cabin's layout via virtual reality before starting work.
Aircraft cleaning needs to be carried out swiftly after landing to allow for a quick turnaround. Dutch carrier KLM has introduced 14 virtual reality tours covering various different aircraft and
Finalists announced for Golden Service Awards 2020
12th of December 2019
The finalists for the UK 2020 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards 2020 have been announced. There are 66 in total, from 32 different companies.
The finalist companies are:
ABM UK
Andron Facilities Management
Aramark
Axis Cleaning & Support Services
Birkin Cleaning Services Limited
Breanheath Ltd
Burke & Clemens
Kärcher and Brain Corp create partnership
11th of December 2019
Cleaning systems technology provider Kärcher has formed a partnership with US-based Brain Corp to bring autonomous floorcare solutions to the market.
The first product to be launched will be the KIRA CV 60/1 RS Chariot stand-on professional vacuum cleaner - powered by BrainOS.
Marco Cardinale, vice president floor care solutions for
Special Sustainable Cleaning supplement from ECJ
10th of December 2019
ECJ's special Sustainable Cleaning supplement is now available to read online or via the ECJ app.
Among the topics covered are Extinction Rebellion and its impact on the cleaning sector; taking action against single-use plastics; how robotics and cloud connectivity can play a part in greater sustainability; and sharing of best practice.
European social partners adopt statement on digitalisation
9th of December 2019
The European social partners in professional cleaning - the EFCI (European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry) and UNI Europa - have adopted a joint statement on the impact of digitalisation on employment in the sector.
The social partners acknowledge a successful digitalisation transition may become an opportunity to enhance professionalism
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