Six ISSA members have been named to Forbes magazine’s list of 2022 America’s Best Employers for New Grads. In compiling the annual list, Forbes partnered with Statista to survey 20,000 Americans with less than 10 years’ professional experience working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. Participants were queried on such topics as working conditions, salary, and whether they would …
On June 16, U.S. President Joseph Biden signed into law the Ocean Reform Act, which is the first major update to ocean shipping law since 1998. The bipartisan legislation will help to address some of supply chain problems and exporter complaints. In part, the legislation will stop ocean carriers from unreasonably refusing space on ships …
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update (LARU, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on recent developments related to the Healthy & Safe Workplace Tax Credit, ISSA urging congressional passage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Reinstatement Act, the new Healthy …
Read moreISSA LARU—The Latest on the Healthy & Safe Workplace Tax Credit
Imperial Dade has opened a new logistics hub in Loxley, Alabama. The facility includes a 221,000 square-foot warehouse and office space on 29 acres and supports Imperial Dade’s growing customer base in Alabama and the neighboring Gulf Coast. The company will add more than 50 new employees to support the logistics hub. “We are excited to …
ISS has appointed Susanne Jorgensen CEO of the company’s Americas region, effective July 1. Jorgensen joined ISS in 2017 as regional chief financial officer (CFO) for Americas and was elevated to her most recent position, CEO of North America, in 2020. She succeeds Dan Ryan who is stepping down from ISS at the end of …
Dow Chemical Co. has been named to global volunteer service organization Points of Light’s 2022 Civic 50 list. Established in 2012, Points of Light’s annual index recognizes the top companies in the United States based on their civic and community engagement. This marks the second consecutive year Dow has been included in the Civic 50. …
Read moreDow Recognized Among Top Community-Minded Companies
As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the ISSA Advocacy Fund (IAF) is launching its second annual fundraising campaign. As the only trade association representing the entire cleaning supply chain, we intend to use the IAF to build on our important advocacy work on behalf of the cleaning industry. Contributions in any amount are …
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) are expanding their partnership to include GBAC’s Infection Disease Awareness Course in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) Learning Program for exhibition and events professionals. IAEE will offer the Infection Disease Awareness Course from GBAC Academy, …
Register now for CMM’s free educational webinar Create a Clean & Safe Shine: Real Solutions for Sticky and Slippery Floors at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday, June 22. Join CMM and floor care and safety experts Mike Sawchuk of Sawchuk Consulting and Russell Kendzior, founder and chairman of the board of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), to learn …
As much of the country suffers through an intense heatwave this week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is issuing reminders for employers to protect their workers from heat injuries through its Water Rest Shade message. OSHA offers practical tips and advice to help employees avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke, …
Read moreOSHA Issues Reminder to Protect Workers During Heatwave