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How to Discipline an Employee with Progressive Discipline|Image1|Use a progressive discipline approach when it's time to discipline your cleaning company's employees....
Can this Cleaning Technician Be Fixed?When a new hire doesn't turn out as expected or an ideal employee's performance suddenly goes astray, what do you do? Can the cleaning technician be fixed? In some cases, additional training or coaching may turn things around; other times, it's beyond repair. Avoiding the problem, though, only adds unnecessary stress on you, your staff, your customers, and company revenues....
Cleaning Technicians Have Value -- How Do You Show Your Appreciation?Most people don't value cleaning technicians. In fact they're often looked down upon as lower class citizens. You know better. How do you value your cleaners?...
Do You Avoid Giving Negative Feedback To Your Cleaning Employees?When you have employees, you can expect to deal with unacceptable behavior from time to time. Before you assume that every problem is an employee problem, however, ask yourself whether it might actually be an issue with how you manage. Specifically, do you avoid discussing performance issues until they escalate beyond repair?...
Why Your Cleaning Company Culture MattersMany company leaders brush off culture- as a buzzword and a soft concept that lacks the urgency and importance of day-to-day operations or income-generating activities. In truth, however, culture matters as much as--or more than--any other element of your business....
8 Recruiting Trends to Build Your Cleaning BusinessNot so long ago, you could place an ad for a job opening and receive 20 or more applications. In today's hot job market, however, you may get a half-dozen and lucky if more than one person actually shows for an interview. Now more than ever, commercial cleaning companies must get creative in their recruiting efforts. Here are a few trends to consider if you want to attract more and better applicants the next time you hang the we're hiring- shingle....
What is a PEO and How Can It Help My Cleaning Company?As a contract cleaning business grows, the demand for human resources help also increases. When a dedicated HR professional or department isn't in the budget, outsourcing the work to a professional employer organization (PEO) can ease the burden. Learn more about why you should consider partnering with a PEO....
4 Steps to Writing Up Employees in Your Commercial Cleaning BusinessNever an easy task, writing up an employee can be especially daunting in a small business where employees can feel like family. The longer you delay, however, the more damage the problem can do to your business, customers, and employee morale. Many business owners find it helpful to institute a progressive discipline policy- or other standardized corrective action plan. Creating consistent structure can ease discomfort and increase constructive focus, helping you and the employee quickly reach a positive outcome....
Hiring People with Criminal Records for Your Cleaning CompanyThe United States has the world's highest incarceration rate with nearly 30% of adults having a criminal record. Finding a job after prison isn't easy, and 27% of formerly incarcerated people are unemployed. Clearly, many employers aren't willing to hire people with criminal records. Are they making a mistake?...
How the "Me Too" Movement Affects Your Cleaning Company (and what you can do about it)Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about the #MeToo movement, the organized push to end sexual violence, including workplace harassment. More than a passing fad, this movement has legs. In 1998, only one-third of Americans thought sexual harassment was a serious problem. Today, that number has doubled. Now is the time to dig deep and create a comprehensive and strategic plan for equality--one that includes leadership, training, and empowerment....
Training Cleaning Technicians When You Have a Language BarrierCleaning is a profession known for modest pay and hard work, so it's no wonder that many BSCs struggle to find and keep reliable and trustworthy crew. About half of immigrants speak proficient English, which means just as many do not. This can present language barriers for BSCs, who must ensure their crews can effectively, efficiently, and safely perform their jobs....
Hiring Gen Z: What Cleaning Business Owners Need to KnowPlenty of attention has been given to Millennials in recent years, and with good reason. They are now the largest living adult generation and, as such, hold incredible power. They are our nation's trendsetters...but for how long? This year, the youngest among us (Generation Z) will surpass Millennials as the largest generation. They are poised to shake up the workforce, and dramatically change how you hire and manage your team....
Employee RetentionRecruiting and hiring the right employees is certainly a challenge for those of us in the cleaning industry. But this is only half the battle. More difficult, often times, is getting your best cleaning technicians to stick around. Retaining a top-notch team takes effort, so in this webinar you'll learn: The #1 Key to Employee Retention, The 4 C's of Onboarding (designed to retain new employees right from the start), What Motivates Engaged Employees, Tips for Employee Retention, The 4 Keys to Employee Retention...
When Cleaners Reach the Top of Their Pay GradeEven in an industry with a notoriously high turnover rate, it's possible to retain employees for years or decades. An unfortunate downside of developing an experienced team is having more employees reach the top of their pay grade. While it's essential to reward top performers to keep turnover low, the reality is every position has a dollar cap. So what's a cleaning business owner to do?...
The Problem with Profanity at WorkBroken equipment, unreliable coworkers, unappreciative customers...there are plenty of reasons your cleaning technicians might reach their breaking point. In these moments of frustration, workers may let an f-bomb or other curse word slip. Whether used during an angry rant or as a casual form of expression, profanity at work can have a negative effect....
Tips To Stop Avoiding Performance EvaluationsWe've all learned the lesson, "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all." As supervisors, this is not a good lesson for us to practice in the workplace. Yet, we're generally hesitant to communicate "bad news" messages to our employees....
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