Why motivation matters

OCS ANZ managing director Gareth Marriott looks at the issue of frontline staff retention and strategies to stop the flow.

5 August, 2018

Are you an employer of choice?

Mark Jones examines some ways businesses can provide a great culture and development opportunities for staff, while ensuring the job gets done.

22 July, 2018

HACCP, VACCP and TACCP know-how

Dr Denis Boulais sheds light on two emerging Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) associated concepts and what they mean for the cleaning industry.

7 January, 2018

Ongoing, collaborative training drives successful change

Rubbermaid’s Alicia Fenwick explores the role of training and education in change management.

4 October, 2017

How to build and grow company culture

Steve Bagshaw, general manager of Abco products, outlines the five key areas businesses should focus on in order to build and grow company culture.

25 September, 2017

For Elly Krommidas, the future of cleaning looks bright

CMC Property Services’ group managing director Elly Krommidas talks to INCLEAN about the changes currently being felt in the industry and what she loves most about working in this sector.

13 July, 2017

The barriers of managing a multigenerational workforce and how to break them

For managers, an understanding of the multigenerational working behaviours is necessary in order to be able to handle conflicts and create an efficient and inclusive workplace.

19 June, 2017

Transparency key to Clientskey

Clientskey co-founder and director of operations Prakash Somarathne discusses the idea behind the software and its soon to be launched beacon technology capabilities.

15 June, 2017

Survey reveals decrease in training for mid-level managers

Almost half of Australia’s mid-level managers say the training and development they now receive has decreased compared to the early years of their career.

20 April, 2017

Sealed Air reorganisation moves Diversey into a business unit

In a significant reorganisation, Sealed Air Corporation is to establish three business units in 2012. According to a report by Kathleen Lynn in the North Jersey Record, the institutional and laundry unit will consist of Diversey’s building care, laundry and infection-control solutions for business and health care users. It is expected to represent about 30 […]

14 November, 2011

Following stymied takeover, it’s business as usual for ISS

As a result of opposition from its shareholders, security group G4S last week ended a AUD$8 billion (£5.2 billion) takeover of ISS. Following shareholder consultation, G4S determined that a takeover of the Danish-headquartered facility services’ provider was inappropriate. Apparently some major shareholders expressed concerns about the takeover strategy and size of a rights issue required […]

2 November, 2011

Gulf between employee and employer pay rise expectations, says Hays FM

One in three employees expect their salary to rise by less than three percent in their next review, according to a survey by recruiting experts Hays Facilities Management. In the survey of 1,142 Australians, 32 percent said they expect their salary to increase less than three percent. 33 percent expect an increase between three and […]

26 October, 2011