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Uncertainty lies ahead
30th of April 2025 Article by Christian Bouzols
Christian Bouzols in France on the challenges being faced by cleaning companies during 2025.
There will be no respite for cleaning companies in France as it continues to be faced by the thorny issues of the tax allowances and the wage rises respectively demanded by the employers and the unions - all this within the context of an economic crises in the country.
These companies have therefore begun the new year with the sam..
US tariffs present export challenges for Italy
22nd of April 2025 Article by Anna Garbagna
In Italy, says Anna Garbagna, companies are worried about the US president’s tariff policies.
President Trump’s Golden Age may not correspond to an equally happy period for the Italian market, which is worried about the duties announced by the new US administration on our goods. According to the Svimez study conducted on behalf of Il Sole 24 ore, the general scenario would be a 3.8 billion impact on national GDP and &..
Update to primary school cleaning standards
9th of April 2025 Article by John Griep
From the Netherlands, John Griep on updates to guidelines for cleaning of primary schools.
Vereniging Schoonmaak Research (VSR) has updated and refined the Indicative Measurement System for Primary Education (IMPO) to align with current practical cleaning requirements in schools. This revision ensures a more effective and representative approach to assessing cleaning quality in primary education facilities.
A representati..
The beach, or not the beach?
2nd of April 2025 Article by Lynn Webster
From the UK, Lynn Webster tells us about a trend that takes the concept of WFH a step further.
In recent years there has been an increase in the desire to work from ‘home’. This has been driven by advancement in technology but even more so by the wish to have greater flexibility in lifestyle and the work-life balance. One of the biggest positives is the ability to create a personal schedule that allows allocating time..
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