Straight Talk! Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/articles/straight-talk/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:47:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 The ISSA Impact: From Immigrant to Innovator–Slavitza Demaine’s Journey to Leadership in Cleaning https://www.issa.com/articles/issa-insights/the-issa-impact-from-immigrant-to-innovator-slavitza-demaines-journey-to-leadership-in-cleaning/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:47:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49338 Slavitza Demaine is a dynamic leader and manager at Southern New Hampshire University. In this episode of Straight Talk!, we explore her inspiring journey to the United States and her rise to success. Demaine shares the details of her initial apprehensions about immigrating, the career transitions she made, and how she now leads a talented ...

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]]> Straight Talk! https://www.issa.com/articles/straight-talk/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:39:03 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48270 ISSA Show North America 2024 is poised to be a pivotal event for the cleaning industry, catering to newcomers and seasoned veterans. As the largest gathering of the cleaning industry, this year’s show promises to deliver more innovation, education, and networking opportunities than ever before. Ed Nichols, the director of ISSA Show North America, recently ...

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]]> The FTC’s Noncompete Ban https://www.issa.com/articles/the-ftcs-noncompete-ban/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:35:30 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47946 The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) to ban noncompete clauses has created a buzz in the news. This development has stirred a mixture of optimism and concern among business owners and employees alike. The FTC is currently in a 120-day review period, gathering feedback before finalizing the decision. This period is critical as it shapes the ...

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]]> Buckle Up: Employers Face Major Changes with New Overtime Pay Requirements https://www.issa.com/articles/straight-talk/buckle-up-employers-face-major-changes-with-new-overtime-pay-requirements/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:49:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47253 The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s overtime pay requirements. The rule increases the minimum salary threshold to US$43,888 on July 1, 2024, and then to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. This significant change will profoundly impact both business owners and employees. The new ...

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]]> The Culture Code https://www.issa.com/articles/the-culture-code/ Mon, 27 May 2024 01:15:25 +0000 https://issa.com/the-culture-code/ In this Straight Talk article, learn how to create a successful company culture and leverage it to recruit and retain top talent.

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]]> What the FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Could Mean For You https://www.issa.com/articles/what-the-ftc-ban-on-non-compete-clauses-could-mean-for-you/ Tue, 07 May 2024 06:02:03 +0000 https://issa.com/what-the-ftc-ban-on-non-compete-clauses-could-mean-for-you/ In this episode of Straight Talk!, Scott Tackett, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates  shares his thoughts,

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]]> Entertaining a $2 Million Client https://www.issa.com/articles/entertaining-a-2-million-client/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:19:45 +0000 https://issa.com/entertaining-a-2-million-client/ Dave Kahle is the owner of The Kahle Way® Sales Management System. When it comes to tapping into the power of entertaining to land clients and increase sales, he knows how to do it. Salespeople can leverage entertainment to create meaningful relationships with clients and prospects, ultimately driving business growth. We know this. Yet many ...

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]]> Building Health and Wellness https://www.issa.com/articles/building-health-and-wellness/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:39:23 +0000 https://issa.com/building-health-and-wellness/ While the pandemic might be behind us, focusing on air quality, its cleanliness, and its health effects remains paramount. It’s not merely about eradicating germs, but about creating environments promoting well-being. With the evolving landscape of building cleanliness and its impact on health and wellness, ISSA and its Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) division have ...

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]]> Empowering Students and Building Bright Futures: MSD of Decatur Township Student Custodial Program https://www.issa.com/articles/empowering-students-and-building-bright-futures-msd-of-decatur-township-student-custodial-program/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:50:22 +0000 https://issa.com/empowering-students-and-building-bright-futures-msd-of-decatur-township-student-custodial-program/ At ISSA, it’s always great to learn about a fellow ISSA member of the cleaning community who is doing something truly special to bring about positive change. On the episode of Straight Talk! Deb Faust, an ISSA member and a custodial supervisor at MSD of Decatur Township, a public school district in Indianapolis, discusses her ...

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]]> Artificial Intelligence in the Warehouse https://www.issa.com/articles/artificial-intelligence-in-the-warehouse/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:00:50 +0000 https://issa.com/artificial-intelligence-in-the-warehouse/ Artificial intelligence (AI) is not magic. From my perspective and in the context of distributors, AI is a combination of software and data to solve and prevent problems. The software is usually a distributor’s ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) system, modified to include AI logic and formulas, potentially interacting with CRM (customer relationship management) and e-commerce ...

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