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Use technology for efficiency
1st of July 2011
In his third article for ECJ, Diversey's Pedro Chidichimo explains the benefits for facility management companies of implementing and running IT systems and procedures to improve their front and back office operations. He says internet based applications can differentiate a business from its competitors through improved service quality, and
Don't fall foul of discrimination laws
30th of June 2011
The law on workplace discrimination is a minefield for the unwary, with employers who fail to watch their step risking becoming embroiled in costly and time-consuming disputes that can be as damaging to their reputation as their bottom line. Hartley Milner reports on the pitfalls of the legislation for businesses.
A notice of claim from an
Open borders advantages
30th of June 2011Leading economists agree that Germany will profit from openings its borders to workers from the newest EU member states. Restrictions were lifted on May 1 to allow people from the eight central European countries to enter the country.
The opening of the German labour market comes at the right time, according to Michael Hüther, president of
All part of the system
30th of June 2011
How large a part does the dispenser play in a successful wiping system? And do the benefits offered by a dispenser in terms of consumption control and product protection offset the investment costs involved? ECJ finds out.
Wipers are vital to the smooth running of a whole range of businesses. Industrial spills in a factory should be cleaned up
New products - wipes and cloths
30th of June 2011A look at the latest product innovations in the wipes and cloths sector.
Purpose engineered
PGI says its Chicopee wiping range features purpose engineered solutions for the food & service, floor & surface, and industrial & automotive sectors.
Within the food & service range, for example, there are disposable solutions for one
A different point of view
30th of June 2011
ECJ editor Michelle Marshall speaks exclusively to Hans Simons, who was recently appointed president of the European Federation of Cleaning Industries (EFCI). EFCI is the pan-European organisation representing the contract cleaning sector, and is made up of national associations from EU member states.
"If I can take one small step at a time I
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