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Diversity & inclusion - transforming cultures
4th of November 2015
Diversity & inclusion – one of the buzz phrases for the 21st century workplace. But what does it
really mean, and how are cleaning sector companies embracing the concept?
Diversity & inclusion. It’s a phrase we have all heard many times but do we know what it means, and how many businesses can say they are truly embracing its
Fragrancing - the smell of success
22nd of October 2015
We all have our favourite smells but as human beings we rely less on our noses to help us navigate the world, and use them as something to help us enjoy it a little more. And researchers have discovered that the human sense of smell is actually far more powerful than originally thought. Writing for ECJ, direct365 takes a look at the science of
Daytime cleaning - impact on office staff
8th of October 2015
Daytime cleaning is becoming increasingly prevalent in Europe. But how do office employees feel about sharing their workspace with cleaning teams? Charlotte Branwhite from Tork manufacturer SCA shares the results of a study into the changing relationship between office staff and cleaners.
Over recent years there has been a general shift towards
REACH legislation - staying compliant
7th of October 2015
Dr Sandra Meijer and Dr Kath Carr of The REACH Centre share their learning on the substance identity and sameness checking process - in this exclusive article for ECJ.
The ingredients in cleaning products are subject to REACH registration therefore it is important for the manufacturers of these products to ensure they are compliant with the
Matting - appearance matters
6th of October 2015
How important is the appearance of a mat when it comes to creating an entrance system for a commercial or retail facility? Ann Laffeaty finds out.
The chief purpose of an entrance mat is to trap and hold any walked-in dirt as soon as visitors arrive. But these days corporate image is becoming more important and companies are increasingly striving
Ethics in business - doing the right thing
5th of October 2015
Much is said about the demise of ethics in business today. Well, the truth is business and ethics have always made for uneasy bedfellows, with ethics likely to be turfed out in favour of expediency at the first hint of a rift. Hartley Milner explores the pressures on this most brittle of relationships.
The theory goes that wedding your business to
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