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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..
Walking to campaign against litter
26th of September 2023 Article by Christian Bouzols
Christian Bouzols in France tells us about a dustman who’s raising litter awareness in a unique way.
Ludovic Franceschet, a dustman already known for his posts on Tik Tok, has started out on a new adventure. Having walked around Paris in August last year to clean the streets, he’s set himself a new challenge consisting in walking to Marseilles and picking up all the litter he finds along the way. The kick-off for this..
Have you had enough of training?
15th of September 2023 Article by John Griep
John Griep at VSR in the Netherlands on a survey suggesting cleaning staff are not keen to learn more.
Thirty-nine per cent of cleaning staff say they are not particularly willing to learn new things. This was revealed in a survey conducted by the Dutch Cleaning Industry Labour Relations Board in 2021.
At VSR, we find this hard to believe. We feel there is more to these numbers than meets the eye.
Time to exchange vi..
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