Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 17th October 2024 Issue no. 1134
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New study shows that closed pipe systems can reduce hospital bacteria
Safer Surfaces & Preventing Transmission - IDTechEx explores antimicrobial technologies
Sasse Group acquires Capital Maintenance
i-team Global launches i-walk: co-biotic wizardry that’s retrofittable with any i-mop XL!
IEHA announces 34th Annual Housekeeping Olympics at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Lift technician mistakes LAM Museum artwork for rubbish
Truvox International steams ahead with additions to Multiwash Pro range
How to implement best cleaning practice in the transport & logistics sector
US-based? ‘I Spy’ Manufacturing Month Challenge kicks off
WHO publishes new guide on infection prevention in healthcare settings
GBAC Star Facility Reaccreditation: the success stories
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I was surprised to learn that Sodexo UK & Ireland is the first in the industry to have made it into the top 75 of the 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index. Not, of course, because it doesn’t deserve to be there – it certainly does – but because it’s the only one to have done so. In case you’re as unfamiliar with the Index as I was until Sodexo shared its news yesterday, it assesses and ranks UK employers on their actions to break down barriers to employment opportunities and improve socioeconomic diversity in the workplace.
Whenever I chat to young people about their plans for the world of work, when perhaps they’re not aiming for a particular profession or may not have done as well academically as expected, I encourage them to consider cleaning & facilities management. When their eyes glaze over (which invariably they do despite concerted efforts to appear to be interested!) I explain that it’s the one industry which offers the tools and opportunities for those with a good work ethic to progress rapidly through the ranks from beginner level to a senior position with a salary to match. I tell them of my many industry friends who’ve started off as cleaners, sales people, service engineers or the like, who’ve ended up on the Board or have gained the skills to run their own successful businesses… that they often make up our Award-winning industry ‘big guns’ – admired and respected by those who know them.
Principle Cleaning Services is another example of the success you can have by making everyone feel ‘part of the family’ (and I’ve met several of the company’s managers who started off as cleaners and have been encouraged to grow along with the business). I learned today that it’s been shortlisted for the Employee Ownership Association’s Rising Star Award, which recognises the success of an organisation that’s fairly recently become employee owned and is “evidencing an advantage through its approach to engagement, culture and representation”. Founded by Douglas Cooke, executive chairman, in 1989, Principle created an Employee Ownership Trust last year, giving its employees the majority of its shares and putting the future of the business in the hands of its 2,800+ staff. As Tom Lloyd, Principle's CEO, says: "Employee ownership was designed to preserve the legacy of the company and ensure its future stability and prosperity. I firmly believe we have embedded an employee ownership ethos and culture, with our staff becoming life-long partners of the business."
What other industry offers such potential for those up for the challenge, and whose principle players have the savvy to ensure that they get the best out of the workforce? Once again, in my view, our industry is setting a shining example. What more do we have to do to stop those eyes glazing over, I wonder?
This Week's News
Kärcher spotlights incredible work of cleaning teams with its annual Thank Your Cleaner Day campaign
The initiative, which was first introduced in 2015, is now recognised in over 50 countries worldwide and focuses on bringing companies and individuals together to highlight the incredible contributions of cleaners.  Metsä Group's 2025 Sustainability Awards submission window closes with 91 entries
Nominations were submitted across all five categories and all were automatically entered in the Judges Choice Award.  Cintas crowns Maverik - Adventure's First Stop 2024 America's Best Restroom
Maverik's washrooms deserve recognition for its commitment to cleanliness and comfort, with sparkling fixtures, spacious cubicles and fresh amenities that make each pit stop along any journey a pleasant experience.  Celebrating 50 years of innovation from Harrison Wipes and Chicopee
From its humble origins as a simple woven dishcloth alternative to the modern J-Cloth Compostable, Harrison Wipes has seen the evolution of the J-Cloth alongside its customers - and says it is honoured to have been part of the journey every step of the way. Meet Jangro AI Beta: The Smart Cleaning Assistant
Powered by artificial intelligence, Jangro AI Beta is available 24/7, offering efficient and accurate assistance whenever it is needed. The first AI chat feature available on the platform is dedicated to carpet maintenance, with lots more to follow.  Cleanology's annual charity fundraiser sets new record to reach £115k raised for The Hygiene Bank
The much-heralded annual fundraiser hosted by multi-award winning office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has become such a huge success that it has now raised £115,000 in its first four years.  Sodexo leads industry in 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index
Sodexo is the first in the industry to be included in the Index, which assesses and ranks UK employers on their actions to break down barriers to employment opportunities and improve socioeconomic diversity in the workplace. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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Celebrating success at the BICSc Awards
Neil Spencer-Cook, BICSc group managing director, welcomed guests at the Awards event at The Belfry Hotel and congratulated all the finalists for their nominations for the esteemed awards, which this year saw a huge spike in entries, with a 50% increase in the number of nominations from across the industry.  Recycling stations take pride of place at Haringey libraries
First Compliance Group agrees deal to acquire Duct Hygiene
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Students join waste company in collecting college litter on World Clean-Up Day
Yorkshire pub pioneers sustainable food waste recycling
By partnering with Keenan Recycling, the pub has successfully reduced food waste, saved costs, and set an example for others in the hospitality industry by sharing its experiences and encouraging others to adopt eco-friendly practices - thus making a positive contribution to the region. The Clean Space appoints senior business development manager to drive business growth
BCC unveils modern, new, design for its website
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