Employee Retention

Future-Proof Your Facility with Proactive Ergonomics
June 30, 2025 Emily Newton

Future-Proof Your Facility with Proactive Ergonomics

Health and Safety

Musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain are some of the common ailments experienced by workers.

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Climb Toward Competitive Advantage Through Credentialing
June 16, 2025 Allen P. Rathey

Climb Toward Competitive Advantage Through Credentialing

Training

A career ladder has a solid foundation when it is associated with a respected nonprofit or trade organization that provides training as well as certification and licensing opportunities.

Article
Protecting Women From  Cleaning Chemical Hazards
June 13, 2025 Dr. Rebecca Basom & Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner & Dr. Omrana Pasha-Razzak

Protecting Women From Cleaning Chemical Hazards

Health and Safety

Research has shown that frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals can harm your respiratory and reproductive health and negatively affect your long-term well-being, including increasing the risk of congenital abnormalities and cancer.

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Keep the Lines of Communication Open for BSC Staffing Success
June 2, 2025 Jeffrey Prue

Keep the Lines of Communication Open for BSC Staffing Success

Business and Management

Managing a mobile cleaning workforce requires clear communication, strong organization, and a sense of inclusion.

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custodians, janitors
April 23, 2025 Peggy Cruse

Appreciation Paves a Career Path to Success

Business and Management

Elevating the professional reputation of custodians is not just about acknowledging their hard work but also recognizing the specialized skills and knowledge they bring to their roles.

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Recognizing Custodians and Janitors
February 27, 2025 Brant Insero

Recognizing Custodians and Janitors

Business and Management

While we have made great strides to elevate our industry, we have a long way to go in supporting the everyday heroes of our buildings: the frontline cleaning professionals.

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DEI
October 30, 2024 Amie Kromis

DEI Counts in the Restroom

Restrooms

Companies have a tremendous opportunity to boost their DEI efforts by making their facility restrooms more inclusive.

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Hands-On Experience and Education for Aspiring Professionals
October 3, 2024 Timothy Johnson

Hands-On Experience and Education for Aspiring Professionals

Training

A New Jersey-based biohazard and infectious disease mitigation company offers an innovative internship program designed to cultivate the next generation of bio-remediation professionals.

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Setting the Stage for Staff Training
September 26, 2024 Allen P. Rathey

Setting the Stage for Staff Training

Training

While no doubt exists as to the importance of staff training, employers often have questions about the best way to go about it.

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Jeff Carmon
August 28, 2024 Jeff Cross

Developing and Implementing a Company Performance Dashboard

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, learn from Jeff Carmon, the director of business development with Frantz Building Services and a consultant with Elite Business Coaching, on how to sell cleaning services more effectively and profitably.

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Developing and Implementing a Company Performance Dashboard
July 29, 2024 Jeff Cross

Developing and Implementing a Company Performance Dashboard

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, we get expert advice from Jeff Carmon, the director of business development with Frantz Building Services and a consultant with Elite Business Coaching. He describes enhanced visibility as fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, driving efficiency and productivity across the organization.

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Onboarding: The First Step to New Employee Success
June 26, 2024 Jeff Cross

Onboarding: The First Step to New Employee Success

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Violand Management Associates founder Chuck Violand outlines what business owners should consider when creating and using a company onboarding process.

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