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Susanne Jorgensen to succeed ISS Americas CEO Dan Ryan, effective 1 July 2022

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Susanne Jorgensen is to take over the role as CEO, Americas Region, ISS, from Dan Ryan, current CEO of Americas and chief group commercial officer. 
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New study by Sanitation & Water for All looks at changing external perceptions of water, sanitation and hygiene

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The Sanitation & Water for All global partnership (SWA) has this week released the findings of a global study on external perceptions of water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as barriers to driving political prioritisation and investment.
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Ecoserv Group introduces monitored waste management

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Ecoserv Group, the multi-discipline facilities management company, is launching a managed service to help customers meet their waste and recycling commitments.
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Polygiene strengthens management with top recruitment

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Antimicrobial technology specialist Polygiene Group has just finalised the recruitment of Frank Stevens in the new position of chief operating officer in the company.
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Why you have to pick up a calculator to dry your hands in a public washroom

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By Germán Muñoz, marketing director, Mediclinics S A

Juan Yuste works as a facilities manager in a large shopping centre in Madrid and as such is responsible for managing all the infrastructures and services of this macro-complex, with the aim of optimising all its resources.
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I received a press release this week based on the Office for National Statistics' report, 'Vacancies and jobs in the UK: June 2022'. It described the record high of 1.3 million job vacancies over the past three months, noting that many sectors are suffering from staff shortages. Claims.co.uk had analysed the current listings on job search website ‘Indeed’ to see which industries are most in need of workers. Its findings, which are in the table here, have been covered in a number of publications – none of which seem to have looked beyond what they’ve been given and found the ‘glue’ which sticks all these industries together: the cleaners! 
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I wonder how many cleaning vacancies are hidden amongst the data? 

Without good cleaning practices in place, none of these industries would be able to function properly, would they? It’s so frustrating, since despite the efforts our industry has made in recent years to get Government to recognise the crucial role cleaning staff play in keeping all our other industries going, nothing seems to have changed. And until Government recognises, as a separate entity, the £58.9bn cleaning, hygiene & waste sector - one of the 10 biggest industries in the UK, none of this ONS data makes any sense and thus we can’t properly address the issues we face in recruiting the thousands of cleaners we so badly need, so we can keep everything functioning and shore up our economy, can we? 
 
Is this the same in other countries, I wonder?

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This Week's News

Mitie appointed supplier to new Government FM and workplace services framework

* Mitie-services-framework.jpgMitie has been named as a supplier on the new Crown Commercial Services framework, RM6232. The appointment enables Mitie to tender for contracts across all Government departments and public sector organisations to deliver a full range of facilities management services, from waste management and landscaping, to building maintenance, cleaning, reception and security services.

The contact is intended to run for four years.
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Old Bottles, new wipe. Vileda Professional r-MicroTuff Swift, the first recycled cleaning cloth from Vileda Professional

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That is why we created a whole new series of products. All of them are sustainably crafted from post-consumer recycled polyester and marked with an r. These premium cleaning products meet sustainable values driven by innovation and responsibility: Clean meets green.
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New AI app helps track cleaning competence

* Optiqo.jpgOptiqo's latest mobile application - Cleantracker AI, offers an easy-to-use method of validating cleaning effectiveness by adopting artificial intelligence and machine learning. Combining AI with advanced image recognition, it facilitates the classification and evaluation of surface area contamination.

"With Cleantracker AI we have been able to provide a solution to a very common issue through enhanced measuring and quantifying results of cleaning deliveries for the facility management industry," says Martin Älenmark, CTO at Optiqo.
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Jangro enhances health & safety training module

* JANGRO-ENHANCES-MODULE.jpgJangro, the largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors in the UK and Ireland, has made further enhancements to its award-winning and CPD-accredited e-learning platform, the Jangro Learning Management Solution (LMS). Its newly refreshed health and safety training course is now live and available for operatives to complete at www.jangrolms.net.
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RAS partners with Ascendo Academy on a restroom inspection course

* RAS-partners.jpgIn its bid to equip premises managers and Environmental Control Coordinators with the essential knowledge regarding clean toilet standards, the Restroom Association (Singapore) partnered with the Ascendo Academy to offer a free course on washroom inspection in addition to the ECC course.

As required by Singapore's National Environment Agency, ECCs have to undergo training to oversee the implementation of the Environmental Sanitation Programme and this partnership will equip course participants with the skills they need to be able to assess toilet standards.
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London's Pride: biggest clean-up operation to date

* London-Pride-clean-up.jpgVeolia's fully electric street cleansing fleet and dedicated team ensured a swift and effective clean-up operation for one of the biggest events of the year, collecting over 180 tonnes of waste as more than a million people celebrated the 50th anniversary of the UK's first Pride parade in London.

With incredibly high footfall and a large footprint to cover, Veolia's collection teams cleared over 75 tonnes of waste from the parade and 105 tonnes from evening celebrations. Its street cleansing teams worked tirelessly into the early hours of Sunday morning ensuring the city was safe and clean ready for the next day.
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Sodexo becomes official Supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

* Sodexo-chefs.jpgSodexo has this week been announced as a Supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, making it one of the scheme's largest employers.

The Charter's goal is to raise employment standards throughout the city region and contribute to a thriving and productive economy.
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UMF names Lisa Gross National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award recipient

* UMF_Lisa-Gross.jpgUMF Corporation has announced that custodial service associate Lisa Gross has earned the company's 13th annual Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award.

An Aramark Healthcare+ employee who has served Methodist Dallas Medical Center for more than five years, Lisa was nominated by Aramark Healthcare+ senior human resources manager Blake Jaren for her commitment to cleanliness and safety, alongside her ability to connect with patients.
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Reckitt and LSHTM team up to create new focus for hygiene research

* Reckitt-LSHTM.jpgThe Reckitt Hygiene Forum, which aims to advance understanding of hygiene as the foundation of public health, has been launched as part of a five-year partnership between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Reckitt.

Based in LSHTM's building in Keppel Street, London, the Forum provides state-of-the-art facilities for hygiene research and teaching, as well as for collaboration with global partners.
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Kingdom Services Group completes Colvin Cleaning Group acquisition

* Kingdom-Colvin.jpgKingdom Services Group has acquired The Colvin Cleaning Group - the Sussex based professional cleaning services provider to the private and public sector.

Colvin Cleaning Group business owner Gerald Colvin (pictured right) will remain as a consultant to support the full integration of the Colvin business, with his existing team all being retained.
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SOAPBOX: Back to normal? No thank you!

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Jay Coates, Director, Twotwenty2 Cleaning, writes…

“Following two years of upheaval, we constantly hear the desire to return to normality, but do we really want that? At the outbreak of the pandemic, it has to be said the cleaning industry was underprepared; cleaning processes were inadequate for the new challenges, and cleaning companies did not hold the necessary equipment to enable the creation of a safe environment. The cleaning industry quickly took stock, and rose to the task, but several problems remained.
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Cleanology goes national in major new expansion drive

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Award-winning commercial cleaning contractor Cleanology is bringing its sustainable and ethical approach from London, to the rest of the country.
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Sustainably reducing, reusing & recycling electrical equipment

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Sustainability is at the centre of public discussion. In 2022, world leaders gathered at COP26, deciding that greenhouse gas emissions need to see a reduction of 45% by 2030 and net-zero will be achieved by 2050.
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Government-backed campaign aims to alleviate logistics issues

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The logistics industry took a decisive step yesterday to address the industry's long-term recruitment and staff retention issues, with the launch of a major new awareness and recruitment campaign, Generation Logistics.
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Jangro shows support for The Trussell Trust

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Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors in the UK and Ireland, is proud to announce that it is supporting The Trussell Trust as its chosen charity this year. All 47 members in its network have started collecting foods and other essentials and have been dropping them off to their local food banks across the country.
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Reckitt distributes 10,000 bottles of hand sanitiser to Platinum Jubilee celebration crowds

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Reckitt, appointed Official Hygiene Partner of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant last month, has revealed that Dettol Pro Solutions, Dettol's business-to-business offering, distributed more than 10,000 bottles of hand sanitiser and installed over 100 hand sanitiser dispensers across the celebration weekend and also distributed hygiene kits for all volunteers, staff and attendees
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