Tag Archive for: commercial cleaning

  • Contract commercial cleaning has a dirty secret

    Low-paid contract commercial cleaning staff are working harder for less as some unscrupulous employers cut wages in a bid to remain competitive.  Pressure to improve profits by not only underpaying staff but also cutting corners has led to poor standards of hygiene in some of our public places. The cleaning industry seems to be getting dirtier by the day...

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  • Green buildings and cognitive function

    Do people make smarter decisions in green buildings? A new study has found that employees’ cognitive performance scores averaged 101 percent higher in green buildings compared to conventional buildings. John Mandyck, United Technologies Chief Sustainability Officer says:“The payback for improved indoor environmental quality far outweighs the i...

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