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Impact of the telephone sick note
24th of January 2025
From Germany Katja Scholz tells us about the increase in the sickness absence rate in the sector.
In what has almost become a tradition, the Federal Association of Contract Cleaners (BIV) presented the results of its autumn business survey in October. Over 400 member firms took part, showing the overall mood in the sector along with forecasts and
Worry-free and transparent housekeeping
22nd of January 2025
ECJ’s Lotte Printz on a successful venture in the hospitality industry in Denmark that may sound too good to be true.
When the Christmas period is over and until March sets in, the quiet period, the cleaners at AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen spend the exact same hours at the hotel as they do on a working day during the peak season. But
Budget proposals worry industry
20th of January 2025
From France Christian Bouzols on how the French government is looking to reduce its budget deficit.
In its effort to reduce a record budget deficit, the new French government has been considering various ways to save on its expenditure, aiming notably at the subsidies given to companies and local authorities. One potential avenue it has been
Design trends impact inventory
16th of January 2025
John Griep in the Netherlands on how building design changes have affected cleaning measurement.
The design and materials used in office buildings have evolved significantly in recent years, bringing notable implications for cleaning practices and in turn the measurement of cleaning quality according to the VSR Quality Measurement System
Join the tech revolution - or else...
2nd of December 2024
The future Nordic workplace will be more reliant on technology to be successful, and organisations seem willing to adapt. This report from ECJ's Lotte Printz.
This summer Coor, a leading FM provider in the Nordic countries, released its third ‘Join the Workplace Revolution’ report. This time exploring technology trends in buildings
Appreciating hidden housekeepers
29th of November 2024
Lynn Webster in the UK on an event focusing on those who work behind the scenes in hotels.
The hospitality industry has been celebrating International Housekeeping Week; an annual event focusing on the appreciation of housekeepers and room attendants. These roles often remain hidden in a hotel environment yet proffer the biggest impact on revenue
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