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BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
The Cost of Going Green


TAKING THE GREEN PLUNGE April 2024
How to Have the Conversation About Sustainability




FROM THE EDITOR: SERVICE WITH A SMILE April 2024
Why Strong Customer Service is Essential






TRAIN AND RETAIN  February 2024
Embracing a New Approach to Facility Management  






GUIDELINES TO SAFETY November 2023
Hazcom Training and Policies Surrounding SDSs




REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023
Common Restroom Cleaning Oversights


REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023
Detecting and Diffusing Restroom Hotspots in Facilities



THE STRATEGIC SELL: REVOLUTIONIZING SALES TRAINING October 2023
Top Reasons Why Sales Training Often Falls Short








HEALTHY SCHOOLS: RECRUITING AND RETAINING TOP TALENT August 2023
How Facility Managers Can Offer a Path to Professional Growth



BUILDING BETTER TRAINING August 2023
9 Steps to Better Distributor Training Programs


FROM THE EDITOR: END USERS NEED YOUR HELP August 2023
Distributors Find Value to Training Offerings















MANAGEMENT: PERFECTING THE PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING June 2023
React and Refine Management Training Principles







FROM THE EDITOR: MANAGEMENT GROWTH AND BUILDING A STRONG TEAM April 2023
Three Training Tips for Top Managers


MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Training Tips for Electrostatic Spraying



STEPS TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE CARPET CARE March 2023
The Importance of Interim Maintenance for Carpet Care









HEALTHY SCHOOLS: MAINTAINING A WORK FORCE February 2023
3 Keys to Training, Sustaining and Retaining Workers 


KEY FACTORS WHEN BUYING OR LEASING FLOOR EQUIPMENT January 2023
How Warranty and Training Options Impact Equipment Purchasing



MECHANICAL FLEETS OPTIMIZE FLOOR CARE CAPABILITY November 2022
Training and Budgeting for Maximum Impact




PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Best Tools, Processes to Combat Cross-Contamination


PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Tips and Tricks for Keeping Environments Safe and Clean


CHARGING BACK UP October 2022
Best Uses for AGM, GEL Batteries





BAD SCENTS, NO SERVICE September 2022
Proven Products to Combat Odors


BAD SCENTS, NO SERVICE September 2022
How Distributors Can Assist with Foodservice Odors




THE STRATEGIC SELL: SELLING INTO RECESSION...DOES IT MATTER? September 2022
Recession-Proof Sales Strategies for Distributors



PICKING UP THE PIECES August 2022
Why Less Carpeting Simplifies Cleaning Schedules















BACK TO BASICS February 2022
Training Tips For Handling Chemicals



IN THE FIELD: TEAMING UP November 2021
Managing Elevated Staffing, Training Protocols



PRE-PORTIONING PACKS A PUNCH November 2021
Portion Control Packs Simplify Training




GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Education On Mopping Ergonomics


GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Choosing Between Cotton And Microfiber Mops


GUIDING THE FLOORS October 2021
Color-Coding Cleaning Tools To Improve Safety




BUILDING A BLUEPRINT September 2021
Infection Control Strategies For The Future


FROM THE EDITOR September 2021
Coaching A Winning Sales Team








BSCAI COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE/CERTIFICATE April 2021
Disinfection Course Available For Frontline Workers


PREVENT THE HAZARD April 2021
Tips For Preventing Slip-And-Fall Accidents



STRATEGIC SELL: POST-COVID SALES SUCCESS April 2021
Four Steps To Sales Transformation In 2021


ONLINE EXCLUSIVE February 2021
11 Tips To Crush Your Next Online Presentation



BSCAI'S COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH February 2021
COVID-19 Certification Course For BSCs



FACES OF THE FRONTLINE February 2021
Jacqueline Roberts Excels Through Consistency


LEARNING FROM OUR EXPERIENCES February 2021
Training, Supply Management Improves Cleaning Protocols






THE HILL I’LL DIE UPON October 2020
Teaching Cleaning Fundamentals


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE October 2020
James Benge Embraces Off-The-Job Contributions



FACES OF THE FRONTLINE August 2020
California Janitor Excels With Team-Oriented Approach



ADAPTING TO COVID-19 CHALLENGES June 2020
Virtual Training And Procedural Shifts





LOOKING AHEAD April 2020
Tips For Employee Succession Plans


LOOKING AHEAD - CREATING WELL-TRAINED LEADERS THROUGH SUCCESSION PLANNING PART 2 April 2020
Transitioning Responsibilities During Training


CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS April 2020
Best Practices For Chemical Handling, Storage


CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS April 2020
Developing An Effective Training Program


REINFORCING CHEMICAL PROTOCOL April 2020
Chemical Training Vital To COVID-19 Management


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2020
Laine Noah Leads Through Unprompted Contributions




FIVE INSIGHTS INTO CLEANING MANAGEMENT February 2020
Engage Cleaning Staff For Operational Insight


EVOLVING WITH EVS February 2020
Determining EVS Protocol In Healthcare Facilities


EDITOR'S NOTE February 2020
Coronavirus Stresses Cleaning Education



CULTIVATING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES October 2019
Boost Efficiency By Empowering Staff


CULTIVATING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES October 2019
Supplying Tools Staff Need To Succeed





TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019
Protection From Pathogens


TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019
Life Span Of Germs And Cleaning Efficacy


PURCHASING PRIORITIES October 2018
Factors To Consider When Buying Floor Care Equipment


PRIORITIZING CLEANING OVER EVERYTHING ELSE August 2018
Dirty Schools Impact Student Performance


HOW VALUABLE ARE YOUR VALUE-ADDED SERVICES? July 2018
Increase Business Revenue By Charging For Assistance




KNOCK OUT June 2018
Fighting For Insourced Cleaning






BE PREPARED February 2018
Training For Emergency Preparedness


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Promoting Green Cleaning In Schools


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Soliciting Green Cleaning Buy-In


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Stats That Support Sustainability


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Partners That Help Promote Green



BRINGING WORKOUT LESSONS TO WORK August 2017
Benefits Of Training Cleaning Professionals
Benefits peer training can have on a green cleaning program




PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT April 2017
Touting Training
Staff training is critical to a successful green cleaning program

EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
School District Bucks Turnover Trends


EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
Closing The Loop On Training Challenges


EDUCATE AND ENGAGE April 2017
Identifying Emerging Cleaning Leaders



THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF FLOOR CARE EDUCATION February 2017
Best Practices For Floor Care Training
Jan/san distributors can educate their customers on the do's and don'ts of floor care to achieve optimum results


COACHING THE ‘COACH’ November 2016
The Strategic Sell: Three Areas Of Focus For Sales Management Training
Coaching is the single most important activity that sales managers can do to increase sales





KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE June 2016
Training On Proper Chemical Use


SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Training And Compliance Of Disinfection Equipment






BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
Education Available Through ISSA


BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
Networking Opportunities At IEHA


BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
APPA Helps Managers Set Goals


BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK November 2015
AHE Provides Networking And Education Options




THE KEY TO DEVELOPING MANAGERS May 2015
Identify And Develop Prospective Supervisors


THE KEY TO DEVELOPING MANAGERS May 2015
Demonstrating Strong Leadership



DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
Causes And Prevention Of Slips And Falls


DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
OSHA Regulations On Floor Safety


BIG THINGS IN STORE AT ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2014 October 2014
Continuing Education Offerings At ISSA/INTERCLEAN


BIG THINGS IN STORE AT ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2014 October 2014
Learn Best Practices By Networking With Custodial Executives


BIG THINGS IN STORE AT ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2014 October 2014
Benefits Of Attending ISSA/INTERCLEAN


BIG THINGS IN STORE AT ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2014 October 2014
Boost Your Career At The Annual IEHA Conference




GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Training Challenges With New Recruits


GETTING TO THE ANSWERS August 2014
Tips To Training New Staff




HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
BSCs Fill In Medical Cleaning Staff Gaps



HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
Infection Control Training Is Key To Success


2014 READER SURVEY June 2014
Survey: Staffing Challenges - Member Content


SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Mobile App Training for Salespeople


CALL HIM 'MR. FRANCO' April 2014
Techniques To Developing Leaders


CALL HIM 'MR. FRANCO' April 2014
Prioritizing Employee Training Programs



CALL HIM 'MR. FRANCO' April 2014
Cleanology: The Science Of Cleaning


PROTECTION FROM RESTROOM BACTERIA April 2014
PPE That Protects Cleaning Workers


CUSTOMER SERVICE: IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT February 2014
Use Product Deliveries As Sales Opportunities


CUSTOMER SERVICE: IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT February 2014
Getting Drivers On Board With Customer Service Training




GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary




UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Floor Equipment Training Matters


WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
Training Workers On GHS Requirements


WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
GHS Chemical Label Specifics



MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: PREPORTIONED CHEMICALS June 2013
Understanding Proper Dilution of Preportioned Chemical Packs









PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
Certified Distributors Can Provide Walkway Audits




February 2013
Embracing Service Tracking Software Takes Time
Employees must be trained and comfortable with the technology

February 2013
How To Comply With OSHA Regulations And Training
Develop effective training programs that comply with OSHA regulations

February 2013
Promoting Safety In The Workplace
What managers need to know in terms of OSHA compliance and safety within the workplace

November 2012
Distributor Partnerships That Benefit Facility Executives
Distributor partnerships that are based on training, products and processes will go a long way to help departments




August 2012
Campus Sustainability Is A Strong Focus at Ohio State University
Custodial Services emphasize training in order to perfect the goals of campus sustainability


August 2012
Implementing Change At Ohio State University
Updating products and technology has proved beneficial for Ohio State University facilities









August 2011
Custodial Teams Are Atwitter Over Social Media
Networking and training are made easier through the use of social sites

August 2011
Departments "Like" Social Media Benefits
Traditionally slow to adapt to change, many departments are experiencing significant communication benefits to social media sites










COVER STORY February 2011
Connecting the Dots to Process Cleaning
A step-by-step approach to creating cleaning efficiencies and best practices

COVER STORY November 2010
Hard Sell: Sales Training
Now is not the time to stop investing in your sales staff

FEATURES August 2010
Restroom Training: From Products To Processes
Emphasizing the importance of training when focusing on restroom cleanliness

FEATURES August 2010
Safety: Preparing For the Worst
Manager tout training and safety techniques as the key to emergency preparedness

FEATURES February 2010
Restroom: Superbugs In A Hospital Near You
As superbugs pose increasing risk to patients, hospital restroom cleaning operations must exercise some due diligence in chemical selection and training

FEATURES February 2010
Day Cleaning: Casting Light On Cleaning Operations
The script for developing a successful day cleaning program

COVER STORY November 2009
Gauging Efficiency
Workloading — the science of doing more with less — requires management buy-in and staff commitment

COVER STORY September 2009
Green Training: Extra Credit
State-Mandated Green Standards Send Cleaning Crews Back To School


BUSINESSCENTER October 2008
Creating Custom Training Videos
Custom training videos cover the exact techniques janitors use under the exact building conditions

CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS October 2008
Succession: Choose Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Succession planning should no longer begin the moment an employee leaves the company

FEATURE August 2008
Bilingual Training: ¿Habla Español?
It may be controversial, but Spanish-language training can be a profitable business decision

MARKET PULSE May 2008
Chemical Proportioners And Training Go Hand In Hand
Maximize the benefits of portioning systems by ensuring end-user buy-in


FEATURE April 2008
Reaping The Benefits
Launching a day-cleaning operation requires some due diligence, but the payoff can be big

TECH CENTRAL March 2008
Training Sales Reps On Mobile Devices



COVER STORY February 2008
Knocking Down Barriers
Language doesn't have to be a management obstacle. How to communicate effectively with a bilingual workforce


FEATURE December 2007
2008 Customer Forecast
In-house service providers and building service contractors' challenges and expectations for the new year

SAFETY November 2007
Improving Worker Safety
Efforts by BSCs to train and communicate with employees about worker safety can yield significant improvements

COVER STORY October 2007
Business Without The Boomers
Handing off knowledge from one generation to the next


CLEANING OPERATIONS: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS September 2007
Shopping for Cleaners and Disinfectants
Tips on how to make the right choices


COVER STORY August 2007
The Merits of Safety
Do you want better worker morale, lower absenteeism and improved productivity? It all starts with safety.

FEATURE August 2007
Cleaning for Health
Preventing cross-contamination starts with the right products and proper training

CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS August 2007
Who Is Generation Y?
Outnumbering baby boomers by 1.3 million, Gen Y will have a social impact on the business world

COVER STORY July 2007
In Their Own Words
Front-line workers speak their minds on industry topics of interest




CLEANING OPERATIONS: RESTROOM CARE February 2007
Restroom: Not a 'One-Size-Fits-All' Proposition
Training, budget and the environment determine the best approach to restroom cleaning




CONTRACTINGINSIGHTS October 2006
Want Good Employees? Stop Hiring ‘Bodies’
Resist the urge to fill vacancies with the first applicant. Focus on finding the right fit for the company



BUSINESSCENTER September 2006
A Five-Step Approach To Effective Training




TRAINING November 2005
A degree in clean
Higher education meets the cleaning profession; a preview of Illinois Central College’s associate degree program

EDITORS NOTE November 2005
NOVEMEBER 2005


COVER STORY September 2005
Higher Education: A Degree in Clean
Higher education meets the cleaning profession: A preview of Illinios Central College's associate degree program


INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS September 2005
IFMA: Green Building Practices Growing


COVER STORY September 2005
Risky Business
The fifth-most-injured workers in the U.S.? Professional cleaners. How to avoid becoming a statistic

COVER STORY August 2005
Working With Age
What you can do to help ensure your over-65 staff works productively and safely

COVER STORY February 2005
Promoted from within
How organizations meet the challenge of transitioning workers into supervisors

BUSINESS BUILDER February 2005
The Power Of Training And Recognition




CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE July 2004
Drive Equipment Safety with Precautionary Steps
Ongoing training and mentoring programs for automated floor-care equipment

INDUSTRY BUZZ: BENCHMARKS March 2004
Schools Classify Chemicals
School district’s training supervisor develops icon system for managing and mixing chemicals safely

FACILITY ISSUES: MANAGEMENT EDGE March 2004
Taking the Lead of the Followers
An organization’s best followers are the leaders of the future