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Starting a new life through cleaning
27th of November 2023 Article by Christian Bouzols
Christian Bouzols in France brings news from a cleaning training centre in Le Mans.
Maiky and Kunthea are two cleaners who have learned their trade at the Espace Propreté training centre at Le Mans in western France - opened in 2022. Most of the students are migrants from overseas.
A typical classroom with 10 adults eager to learn about professional cleaning. A vast teaching area with three different types of clean..
Business learning from the military
14th of November 2023 Article by John Griep
John Griep of VSR in the Netherlands on how a military pilot inspired members recently.
During the VSR Summer Event, one of the few female military pilots in the Netherlands addressed our VSR members. Dominique Schreinemachers was a helicopter pilot and worked for the military. During a mission in Uruzgan in 2000, her helicopter was shot at and hit by the Taliban. Twelve anxious minutes then followed. Dominique now uses her exper..
Sustainable approach to wellbeing
7th of November 2023 Article by Lynn Webster
UK correspondent Lynn Webster explains why workforce wellbeing is so vital for every business.
Employee wellbeing is becoming a focal point for many; and this includes the cleaning industry where businesses are engaged in activities internally and also whilst engaging with and supporting client projects.
Social media streams have been covering some great stories featuring companies’ direct and indirect support of th..
Changing habits for a green future
26th of October 2023 Article by Lotte Printz
Cleaning operatives are training for a greener future in a Danish municipality, writes Lotte Printz.
The white and green electric vehicles visible in roads around the country proclaim that “they care” at ABENA. For the environment among other things - and people. And now this southern Denmark based company plays a key part in the municipality of Tønder’s transition to a greener future.
110 cleanin..
BIV seeks to reach new generations
11th of October 2023 Article by Katja Scholz
Contract cleaning association BIV in Germany is launching social media campaigns, says Katja Scholz.
New media, modern communications – the Federal Association of Contract Cleaners (BIV) knows how to reach the new generation: with podcasts, promotional videos, Tik Tok etc. The association is using modern media to inform its target groups such as (potential) employees and customers about current issues and developments..
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