​Several member associations of the British Cleaning Council (BCC) have got together and have called on the government to intervene and support the cleaning sector through the coronavirus pandemic.

Joss Facility Management (Joss FM) provides Government and Private sector clients with a variety of Facility Management services. Their effective systems and advanced technology, combined with over 2500 employees, means they can provide impressive results for every one of their clients, time after time.

No two days are the same at the moment regardless of business sector. It's more important than ever to keep your workforce engaged so you can retain the best and get the best out of them. So, how do FMs and Building Service Contractors (BSCs) achieve this in times of continuous change?

We want to take the opportunity to say a huge “Thank You” to all of our customers who took part in our customer satisfaction survey across the ANZ region. We had a fantastic response, take a look at the results summary.

Thank Your Cleaner Day is a special day once a year dedicated to all cleaners and gives you the opportunity for you to thank the people who keep our workplaces and public buildings clean, safe and hygienic.

The last few months have clearly demonstrated that the buildings we are returning to, whether that’s as employees or visitors, are radically changed environments. It is inevitable that technology will play an essential part in getting people safely back into work, particularly through the use of smart technology.

​The labour market is tough at the moment, however a number of key sectors continue to appoint new staff. But how are they welcoming new starters into the business when a face-to-face induction is not always possible?

​Cleaning is one of the most important industries in the world, even more so as we continue to navigate our way through the pandemic, yet the majority of the people undertaking this vital work can go unnoticed. Every day, tens of thousands of skilled, hard-working cleaning staff are onsite to ensure commercial premises are safe and ready to go for each business day.

​Your workforce is your greatest asset but also your largest overhead. Managing a large, dispersed workforce can be a huge challenge, with customers now requiring more robust service level agreements and evidencing service delivery. Knowing your staff are on-site as planned can be critical.

​The digital streamlining of payroll should be a priority for employers, regardless of industry or size. That’s why there is an emergence of new technologies that aim to transform payroll for the benefit of both employers and employees, and more so in commercial cleaning and facilities management sectors.