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Floor polishing - shining in the face of adversity
1st of July 2024
What makes a consistent high shine on a hard floor so difficult to achieve? ECJ looks at issues such as wear and tear, water damage and wheeled traffic and finds out about the factors that can prevent a hard floor from fulfilling its potential.
A HARD FLOOR WITH a glossy, uniform shine can be pleasing on the eye. It will reflect the light while
Virtual reality - the future of training
28th of June 2024
Debbie Jamieson, HR projects manager at building services provider Churchill Group, explores why training is so important in our sector, the benefits of using VR and how every business can create and implement a VR training programme for their workforce.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT programmes are one of the most powerful things we can offer
Smart technology - is it truly time-saving?
27th of June 2024
Robots, digital systems and smart solutions have all been developed to improve cleaning efficiency. But how much time does technology actually save the cleaner, asks ECJ?
SENSORS, DIGITAL SYSTEMS and cleaning robots have all entered the market over recent years with the aim of taking the hard graft out of cleaning. However, all these solutions
Global finance - “outdated, dysfunctional and unfair”
21st of June 2024
Almost 80 years since its inception, the global financial system is showing its age and signs of falling into terminal decline. So how can this keystone institution be rejuvenated at a time when its stability has never been more crucial, asks Hartley Milner.
THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM has historically exhibited remarkable powers of recovery from the
Workplace hygiene - the employees' view
19th of June 2024
How do employees feel about hygiene standards in their workplace? And how far has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted on their perceptions of cleanliness? Essity’s communications director Gareth Lucy shares details of the company’s latest study into workplace hygiene attitudes.
A TOTAL OF 43 PER CENT of workers have now fully returned to
Chemical dispensing systems - the pros and cons
17th of June 2024
How can chemical dispensing systems help companies to work more productively while also cutting costs and benefiting the environment? And do such systems have any downsides? ECJ asks companies their views.
THERE IS A GROWING TENDENCY for firms to use chemical dosing systems when carrying out cleaning procedures rather than having to dilute their
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