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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....
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