In the vast and diverse world of ISSA member organizations, each one is like a unique fingerprint, leaving its distinct mark on the industry. One such member is AFFLINK, a company that has been making waves for half a century. Who is AFFLINK? “Well, it’s not a duck, that’s for sure,” said Michael Wilson, president ...
Sustainability reporting is a powerful tool for those considering doing business with an organization, similar to reading a CARFAX™ report before buying a used car. Just as CARFAX provides a detailed vehicle history, sustainability reporting offers a comprehensive account of an organization’s environmental practices. Providing a window Prospective car buyers consider transparency vital for making ...
The ISSA Achievement Awards annually recognize individuals who are committed to driving the cleaning industry forward through their positive contributions in their businesses and beyond. Five honorees were recognized on November 14 at ISSA Show North America 2023, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The ISSA Honorary Lifetime Achievement ...
When you think of exciting and diverse professions, the cleaning industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it has its unique charm. This is evident when reflecting on ISSA Show North America 2023 and the celebration of ISSA’s 100th anniversary. Ed Nichols is the director of ISSA Show North America. ...
In my business at Midlab, we are constantly seeking to improve, and I am bringing that same mental attitude with me in my role as your new ISSA president of our board of directors. But first, let me introduce myself and give you a glimpse into my world. I am Matt Schenk. Like many of ...
It’s winter in the United States, and showing up along with the cold and snow is a rise in respiratory illnesses, namely influenza (flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and variants of COVID-19. How, as cleaning professionals, do we address the threat of these infectious diseases to protect others and ourselves? In this episode of BioTalk, ...
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 ...
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 ...
For team leaders, supervisors, or managers, observation coaching involves something I call “power follow-ups.” This strategy is extremely important as we look to the future of our industry and your successful place in it. To do this, if you see or hear something that is not the standard set by your organization, try taking the ...
As senior director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), I provide updates on where we are right now with Cleaning for Health initiatives, from workshops, legislation in play, cleaning verification, training, certification, and more. At the 2022 ISSA Show North America at McCormick Place Convention Center (a GBAC STAR® accredited facility) in Chicago, ISSA’s ...
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