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Ukraine war inspires humanitarian response
4th of August 2022
The war in Ukraine has spurred business owners across Britain to support efforts to ease the suffering of people fleeing into neighbouring countries. And some have literally gone that extra mile … by not just collecting humanitarian aid but delivering it themselves, reports Hartley Milner for ECJ.
Paul Prowse was watching TV news footage
Window cleaning - it's not just about windows
3rd of August 2022
Ann Laffeaty looks at the widening scope of the window cleaning industry and finds out how companies are tackling today’s more specialist tasks.
THE REMIT OF THE window cleaner should be fairly straightforward. The clue is in the name: his or her task is basically to clean windows, usually just the external ones, traditionally with the aid
Food hygiene - always be prepared
29th of July 2022
What are the key challenges involved with cleaning an area where food is being prepared? Ann Laffeaty asks manufacturers about the logistical, ergonomic and hygiene issues in a commercial kitchen - and quizzes them about their solutions.
CLEANING IN AN ENVIRONMENT where food is being prepared can be a nightmare. Hygiene is particularly important
The great resignation
27th of July 2022
As we emerge from the pandemic a new phenomenon known as ‘The Great Resignation’ has emerged. In order to adapt to the changing landscape of the world of work the cleaning sector must work hard to increase employee retention and avoid even higher levels of staff turnover.
In addition to its impact on health, the Covid-19 pandemic has
Spring survey and wage settlement
26th of July 2022
Katja Scholz reports on the mood of the German cleaning sector, following the latest BIV report.
For the fourth year in succession now, the Federal Guild of Contract Cleaners (BIV) has carried out a spring survey. This enables member companies to present a picture of the general mood in the sector and to give their views on market forecasts,
Minimum wage increase pressure
25th of July 2022
Christian Bouzols in France explains the increase in the minimum wage is causing stress in the sector.
Due to inflation, the official minimum wage in France was increased on May 1, the third increase in just seven months. This minimum wage, called the SMIC (Salaire Minimum de Croissance) now amounts to €1,302.64 net a month. The two million
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