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Huge numbers of pupils around the globe attend schools with no toilets
11th of January 2024
Nearly 540 million children globally go to schools that have no usable toilets, according to a study.
New research from Economist Impact has revealed that eight million school lavatories around the world can be described as "lost" because they were built with no plans to maintain them and have consequently become unusable.
Having no viable
A people-centric vision
11th of January 2024
Richard Sykes, SVP and president of ABM UK and Ireland, tells us how the facilities services business has become a truly people-centric business. Any growth plans must embrace this position, continuing to cultivate a workplace that strives to support and nurture team members, both professionally and personally.
AT ABM OUR PURPOSE is clear –
Cleaning trolleys in the spotlight
10th of January 2024
A recent news story concerning US superstar Taylor Swift plunged cleaning trolleys unexpectedly into the spotlight. But manufacturers had already been quietly raising the profile of this sector and coming up with smart new designs and aesthetically-pleasing products. Are we entering a new era of glam trolleys, asks Ann Laffeaty?
CLEANING TROLLEYS
UNI Global survey - working around the clock
9th of January 2024
During the summer, a ground-breaking international survey of cleaners commissioned by UNI Global Union and UNI Europa, shed light on the significant challenges faced by cleaning professionals who work irregular and unsocial shifts. The survey, which received responses from over 2,500 cleaners in 32 countries across six continents, highlights the
Amsterdam Innovation Award - time to submit your entry
8th of January 2024
Exhibitors at this year's Interclean Amsterdam exhibition - taking place from May 14-17 - can now submit their entries to the Amsterdam Innovation Award.
There is a new set of categories this year, replacing the product-based ones of past years.
Sustainability & Environment
For those innovations that focus on corporate social
Skills make for a sustainable future
5th of January 2024
In the UK, Lynn Webster reports from an event focusing on business responsibilities in key areas.
With so much media traffic and business responsibilities around the economy, climate change and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) specifically, these were the theme of the recent Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) autumn
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