At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning industry workers were for the most part deemed “essential” by federal and state governments and continued to work. In March 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the US$2 trillion CARES Act, which served as a lifeline for many businesses and laid-off workers. Specifically, this legislation included an additional ...
CBRE Group Inc. (Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis), one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment companies, is involved with commercial real estate in more than 100 countries worldwide. In November 2019, they released their annual Real Estate Market Outlook. While they viewed some potential clouds on the horizon, for the most part, ...
After more than 100 years, the simple pallet is about to become “smart,” joining a host of other amazing new smart technologies. Depending on the specifics of a warehouse, some smart technologies can help jansan distributors increase productivity and/or reduce mistakes. However, most technologies are expensive and benefits are not guaranteed. After summarily describing some ...
We are all much more conscious of what we touch after this crazy year. Door handles, shopping cart handles, credit card machines, handrails, etc. These everyday items now make us think twice before touching them. We may even grab our trusty antibacterial spray or wipes before doing so. Or we may have invested a fortune ...
In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, one thing is clear: Hygiene is king. And there seems to be little debate that today’s daunting demand for heightened hygiene will remain long after the pandemic itself has waned. For businesses, that means the ability to improve hygiene and protect the health and well-being of facility ...
During times of change, many people are filled with thoughts of unease. Instead, my response is to look at a change and find the opportunity that arose from its complexities and uncertainty. The refreshing thing about change is that it reveals the gaps organizations have in their professional development plans. Although many individuals immediately think ...
In an age when everything is digital, it is vital to implement digital marketing to benefit your business. Digital marketing is simply marketing to promote your business and gain brand awareness using various technologies and marketing tactics. It is, in a sense, traditional marketing with new tactics and technicality. This new era of marketing allows ...
A business with a commitment to the community and the environment has become a priority for most customers. ABCO is an eco-friendly, family-owned company that manufactures exceptional quality cleaning products for its customers without compromising the environment. Simple beginnings In 1979, Carlos Albir founded ABCO Cleaning Products in Miami with less than five employees, carefully ...
The environment of care for patients in the hospital setting has gained increased focus recently. This can be linked to two significant factors: The COVID-19 pandemic and the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers (HCAHPS) surveys administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Cleanliness plays a large role in the environment of ...
From ensuring safe and healthy learning environments within schools to disinfecting patient rooms at hospitals to preventing illnesses and upholding appearance in the facilities where we live, work, and visit – the global cleaning industry impacts everyone. Over the past year, cleaning has been in the spotlight as a way to prevent the spread of ...
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