​Following the UK government's announcement that trade shows can re-start on 1st October, the Manchester Cleaning Show is ready to host a safe and quality event experience for all of attendees 14-15th October.

By streamlining payroll processes and adopting intuitive cloud-based management technology in your FM or cleaning company can be a two-fold initiative; meaning both the employer and the worker get to realise the benefits. With many systems already under pressure, payroll is a drain on administration and often takes several days to complete.

The industry body for the cleaning and hygiene sector, the BCC (British Cleaning Council) has published a guide to cleaning terms to help the UK economy reopen safely following the Coronavirus lockdown.

Most cleaning contractors are involved with all stages of the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and exit. Multiply this by the number of employees processed, and the day-to-day people management process is a complex task.

With the recent announcements on easing of lockdown, facilities that are set to re-open are going to require more frequent, deeper cleans and stricter new cleaning procedures. Cleaning providers will have to become more accountable.

Many workplaces remain largely deserted because of the request from the Government to work from home if at all possible, and so far, there has been no change in that guidance from Boris Johnson.

Financial stress can be a distraction at work for employees, and many employers recognise the direct impact it can have on productivity and engagement.

Many of us are wondering if we will ever return to a busy office environment and have settled into home working as best we can. Office-based employees have had had to adapt to new ways of working, so what will the future of the office space look like post-pandemic?

As the UK government lays out plans to reduce current lockdown restrictions, many companies will be starting to make tracks and decide on appropriate measures to put in place to ensure their workplaces reopen safely. Top of the agenda will be sanitising building premises and instilling more rigorous and regular cleaning regimes.

As businesses begin to slowly open their doors, the importance of introducing a clean and safe environment for the workforce, whatever the industry, is firmly at the top of the 'new normal' agenda. The FM and cleaning sector will continue to play a pivotal role.