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Tim Poskin

Tim Poskin

Director, ISSA Consulting

Tim Poskin is the former Director of ISSA Consulting and is one of the world’s leading authorities on custodial workloading.


Articles by Tim Poskin

Hourglass
November 6, 2023 Tim Poskin

The Art of Meeting Deadlines and Staying on Schedule

Business and Management

Learn how to prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, maintain consistency, and leverage technology to meet deadlines and enhance productivity.

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Dry, Dehumidify, and Disinfect Water-Soaked Facilities
September 20, 2023 Tim Poskin

Dry, Dehumidify, and Disinfect Water-Soaked Facilities

Facility Management

Water damage can be a devastating occurrence in any building, leading to structural issues, mold growth, and potential health hazards. Often the cleaning team is called in as the first responders to start the renovation process.

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Unlock the Power of an MRO Audit
August 7, 2023 Tim Poskin

Unlock the Power of an MRO Audit

Business and Management

An MRO audit examines the management of equipment, tools, supplies, and vendors—and scrutinizes an organization’s cleaning, maintenance, and compliance procedures—to ensure the continuous operation of facilities.

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Choosing Quality
May 30, 2023 Tim Poskin

Choosing Quality

Business and Management

What are you doing to ensure that the cleaning service you choose for your facility will provide the highest quality? Check out these key factors to consider before you make your decision.

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How Clean Are K–12 Schools?
February 6, 2023 Tim Poskin

How Clean Are K–12 Schools?

Health and Safety

As of 2020, there were 130,930 recorded K–12 schools in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). However, there are few regulations or standards to determine how schools are cleaned and staffed.

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Person using calendar on computer to improve time management, plan appointments, events, tasks and meetings efficiently, improve productivity, organize week day and work hours, business woman, office
December 12, 2022 Tim Poskin

Cleaning Times for Modern Business Demands

Business and Management

With labor representing a larger piece of a cleaning organization’s budget, the ability to effectively manage cleaning tasks and their associated times is critical when determining proper staffing.

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Membership as a Benchmarking Tool
October 21, 2022 Tim Poskin

Membership as a Benchmarking Tool

Training

Association membership provides an opportunity to share, elevate, and transform your skills and your organization’s abilities. Associations offer members training and professional development as well as performance measurement and evaluation tools.

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training, skills
September 8, 2022 Tim Poskin

Master Your Craft

Training

The proper training and certification will help you expand your knowledge and allow you to learn the necessary knowledge and skills to complete a cleaning industry job and do it well.

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blocks, building a business plan
July 13, 2022 Tim Poskin

Set Up Your Cleaning Program for Success

Business and Management

Selecting the right tools and equipment that are specific to the needs of the building is a great foundation for a successful cleaning program.

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Cleaning by day
June 8, 2022 Tim Poskin

Cleaning by Day

Facility Management

If you desire a better facility image with both appearance and health in mind, it may be time to consider scheduling daytime cleaning services or employing a day porter.

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Training and Certification
April 6, 2022 Tim Poskin

Stand Out With Training and Certification

Training

A look at training areas in which ISSA can serve you, your company, and your clients.

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Leading With Trust
February 21, 2022 Tim Poskin

Leading With Trust, Transparency, and Teamwork

Business and Management

You can become a skilled leader by finding the right solutions to challenges such as providing inspiration and motivation, and building trust with your team.

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