Sodexo reported a fiscal third-quarter revenue of US$5.6 billion, a 23.2% year-over-year increase in sales. The company saw a 18.3% increase in sales in its on-site services division, while revenue in its business and administrations division was up 26.6% compared to the same time last year. Sodexo’s education division reported a 17.4% jump in revenue and …
The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), a Division of ISSA, is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Professional Image Awards. The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2022. The annual ARCSI Professional Image Awards are an opportunity for the residential cleaning community to recognize industry professionals for their outstanding contributions during the last …
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It’s summer and you need to enjoy your vacation time. Why not hire someone to do the cleaning for you? Your home is one of your most trusted assets so you should only trust this job to a professional house cleaner. You could search the web for a cleaning service, but how will you know …
Read moreGo on Vacation and Let Someone Else Do the House Cleaning
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued its last report on the 2021-2022 flu season. The CDC estimates that from October 1, 2021 through June 11, 2022 there have been: 8 million to 13 million flu illnesses 7 million to 6.1 million flu medical visits 82,000 to 170,000 flu hospitalizations 5,000 …
ISS has been awarded a contract extension with international financial services provider Danske Bank A/S. The five-year extension calls for ISS to provide catering, cleaning, security, and property management services to dozens of Danske Bank properties in five countries. ISS has been contracted by Danske Bank for more than 40 years. “We are delighted to …
Spartan Chemical Co. Inc. is the latest member of the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA). Spartan made the announcement last week in alignment with the enactment of new “Do Not Flush” labeling laws in California, Washington, Oregon, and Illinois, which requires the “Do Not Flush” symbol to be placed on the packaging of products that could …
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced today it is accepting nominations for the 2022 People’s Choice Award. The deadline for nominations is July 30, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. P.T. The People’s Choice Award is awarded to the constituents’ favorite instructor as a recognition of the exceptional work done by IICRC-approved instructors each year. …
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Join ISSA on Thursday, July 14 at 9:00 a.m. CT for a free webinar highlighting the multitude of opportunities offered by the ISSA Global Show Portfolio. If your business is in the cleaning, hygiene, or facility management business, you’ll want to attend this hour-long session, The Opportunities in the Global Cleaning Industry. ISSA and its …
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Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the signing into law of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, the launch of the ISSA Advocacy Fund Annual Campaign, reinstatement of the Superfund Excise Tax, and more. Want …
Read moreISSA LARU—Ocean Shipping Reform Act Signed into Law
4M Building Solutions has acquired Country Club Janitorial for an undisclosed sum. The purchase marks 4M’s ninth major acquisition in the past four years and expands the company’s coverage in the Kansas City, Missouri metro area. With the acquisition, 4M gains 44 new customer facilities and adds 76 new team members to its roster. “The key to …