A quick and informal five-minute observation of a men’s restroom at O’Hare recently, it was noted that approximately four out of 10 people completely skipped the handwashing ritual, some furtively avoiding eye contact as they exited the restroom. Some would simply wet their fingers at the faucet and walk out; perhaps trying to give a ...
In recent years, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly escalated its worksite enforcement efforts, and this trend steadily continues. In 2017, former ICE Acting Director Thomas Homan instructed the investigative unit, the Homeland Security Inspections (HSI), to potentially quintuple worksite enforcement actions in the following year, targeting both employers and employees. The ...
Every smart company is interested in reducing its footprint on the earth by developing ways to reduce waste and preserve resources for future generations. It’s the right thing to do—and it’s good business: Research proves today’s purchasers want to buy from companies that use sustainable processes in their day-to-day business. This drive to be more ...
For more than three decades, Charlotte Products has been developing, formulating, and manufacturing solutions and products for the cleaning industry. The company was an early adopter of sustainability, something that is ubiquitous throughout the commercial cleaning landscape today. Charlotte Products launched its Enviro-Solutions® line of green-certified solutions in 1994, a time when the sustainability movement ...
In a series of articles, we will explore how distributors, manufacturers, and building service contractors can develop proven sales programs that work, resulting in more business with direct sales efforts. Why is this such a hot topic today? Selling has changed tremendously over the past two decades. There are more competitors in almost every market, ...
ISSA’s government affairs department has been very busy since the last issue of ISSA Today. In addition to keeping on top of the ongoing tariff debates, we have been engaging policymakers on proposed federal overtime regulations, state product packaging restrictions, and the delay of New York’s ingredient disclosure enforcement until January 2, 2020. We have ...
As a first-time attendee, I’m really looking forward to ISSA Show North America. I’ve been a member of ISSA for two years and since then, I’ve been reading about how this event can connect me with like-minded industry leaders and how it will give me the ability to get a first-hand look at the multitude ...
In part one of this article series, we learned that end-users in the commercial cleaning industry—building service contractors, in-house service professionals, and facility/property managers—have varied perceptions and adoption of autonomous cleaning equipment. For the purpose of the survey that ISSA and AACEM produced earlier this year, we defined autonomous cleaning equipment as equipment that enables ...
Many associate norovirus with the “cruise ship” virus because the news often features stories about ships having to dock early due to an outbreak. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that one in 10 passengers between 2008 and 2014 fell victim to this virus. However, despite what the media reports ...
We are Microbial Warriors™. While we may not recognize it, each day we respond to situations that involve biological or infectious disease agents. Experts warn that we are not ready to keep the United States—and the world—safe from the next pandemic. Global health experts such as Bill Gates, former World Health Organization Director Dr. Margaret ...
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