Addressing Racism in the Cleaning Industry

June 18, 2020

Racism negatively impacts all communities, industries, and businesses. The latest segment of Straight Talk discusses how making the cleaning industry and all workplaces more equitable for workers of color begins with understanding the racism in our social structures.

When it comes to running a business, a genuinely equal playing field assures that black workers have opportunities not only for employment but for job advancement. Business owners need to consider what their company culture and the makeup of their leadership and boardrooms tells a person of color about their chances for upward mobility in the organization.

Join the Straight Talk Facebook group today to view videos on a variety of cleaning topics.

Latest Articles

Keeping Up With Energy Reporting Requirements
September 8, 2026 Trevor Vick

Keeping Up With Energy Reporting Requirements

September 3, 2026 Kathleen Misovic

2026 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report

September 1, 2026 Dr. Anna O’Donovan

The Culprits Behind Poor Indoor Air

Sponsored Articles

New Technology Platform Targets the Hidden 90% of Cleaning Budgets
July 16, 2026 Sponsored by Optisolve

New Technology Platform Targets the Hidden 90% of Cleaning Budgets

July 7, 2026 Dr. Rebecca Bascom & Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner & Dr. Omrana Pasha-Razzak

Evidence-Based Cleaning Ensures Healthy Places and Spaces

July 2, 2026

D.A.R.E. to Clean Restrooms Smarter with Tornado

Recent News

Hard Floors

Most Parents Give Their Child’s School a B or C on Cleanliness

How Much of Your Website Is Written by AI?

Single Digit Growth Projected for US Janitorial Industry During Next 5 Years