Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th August 2022 Issue no. 1028
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Global Hygiene Summit to take place in Singapore in 2023
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Phs Group and GreenTeck Global bring Ecoflow Innovation to UK Washroom Sector
ISS and Danske Bank extend partnership
Vectair Systems appoints Chelsey Schwartz as vice president of marketing
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I rarely use these Leaders to ‘big up’ companies but I’m going to break the rules today as I’ve found my mind wandering back to what’s been going on at this particular organisation, throughout yesterday, (having received its latest press release) as well as when I’ve awoken during the night.
In case you missed our report and hadn’t heard the news elsewhere, in mid-July Italian manufacturer Idrobase Group lost one of its warehouses along with products worth over 1million Euros, during a serious fire at its premises. You can read the story here
Whereas management in many organisations would - quite naturally under the circumstances, be wringing its collective hands in despair and, perhaps, laying-off staff, with Idrobase it was a case of ‘all hands on deck’ as employers and staff worked together to ensure that the fire didn’t continue to cause damage to the company’s business and its employees’ welfare, with everyone who could be involved, taking part in the clean-up.
While I thought things might be up and running again within a month or so, the last thing I’d expected to learn yesterday was that it had taken just three weeks and that all employees were to receive a bonus to boot. Not a one-off ‘thank you for your help in the clean-up’ bonus either, but a nine-month, 100 Euros/month bonus to help the workforce deal with the rapidly rising cost of living and show them that the company had confidence in its future! And should the inflation continue, this bonus is highly likely to be continued!
In the announcement, which you can read below, management recognised that much of its success – not only in dealing with the aftermath of the fire but also generally and particularly in its recent sales growth, was down to its people, their commitment to the company and the energy they bring to it. I couldn’t help thinking that part of this would be down to the way the employees were being treated, since loyalty and commitment has to be a two-way thing, don’t you think? And the Idrobase management, Bruno Ferrarese and Bruno Gazzignato, clearly haven’t forgotten what it’s like to be employees rather than employers, and are treating their workforce in the way they would have wished to be treated themselves.
A good lesson for many organisations, I feel…
Yours,
 This Week's News
Idrobase Group starts again with an anti-inflation bonus
Along with the structure, the flames devoured products worth over 1million Euros, preventing their delivery. Production restarted immediately after the incident, although with understandable difficulties.  ISSA Show North America 2022 opens registration and releases education program
Attendees are encouraged to register now for the event happening 10th -13th October, 2022, at McCormick Place in Chicago.  Winners of CHSA's 2022 Undergraduate Bursary announced
So far, 14 young people have benefited from the Bursary while at university since the scheme was rejuvenated in 2016. Each receives £4,500, with £1,500 being paid at the start of each academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.  America's Best Restroom 2022: contest finalists revealed
The 21st annual contest celebrates businesses that develop and maintain innovative washroom facilities. You have until the end of 31st August 2022 to have your say in who will be crowned winner.  Grotspots and hotspots! Is your nearest city on the filthiest food establishment list?
Direct365, an essential services provider that works closely with businesses serving menus of all types, from fast food to pub grub to haute cuisine, has recently been investigating the nation's food hygiene geography.  NYU Langone health study confirms efficacy of EvaClean PurTabs NaDCC disinfectant
Over the course of an 18-month period, Dr Phillips, along with environmental services and building services teams, worked closely with EvaClean, the infection prevention division of EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives, to implement the study at two NYUL hospitals with a total of 1082 beds.  Cleenol launches Edencleen range
The range covers the essential needs to cover 80% of daily cleaning and includes: a washroom cleaner, toilet gel cleaner, urinal deodoriser, an all-purpose surface sanitiser, a degreaser and a washing up liquid, a no rinse floor degreaser, a window cleaner, a laundry detergent and fabric softener. Jangro publishes new catering and hospitality catalogue
From mixology, dispensing and serving essentials for bartenders, a large range of glassware (entry level to fine dining), through to front-of-house essentials, including crockery, cutlery, oven to tableware and presentation displays, the new catalogue has it all. Global Head of Innovation and Portfolio Management
Vectair Systems is seeking an experienced Global Head of Innovation and Portfolio Management to join our growing Marketing team. This role will work closely with the Head of Research and Development to bring innovation to life by developing and executing short- and long-term portfolio strategies that are grounded in customer insights and unmet needs for our global customers in more than 130 countries. This role also will have responsibility for the existing product portfolio, identifying and driving projects that improve the financial performance of our products. This role is highly cross-functional and will work closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales on a regular basis. This role requires an understand of new product development processes (phase gate or similar process) and strong business acumen to communicate our innovation strategy through all levels of the organization. Successful candidates will have demonstrated strategic thinking, strong communication and collaboration skills, are well organized, and have a passion for helping our customers. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
“In a world where it remains challenging to drive confidence, high standards of hygiene remain of great importance - in February 2022 according to Global Reckitt Covid Tracker, with 1000 individuals surveyed, 38% still choose where they visit based on disinfection standards.  Denis Rawlins launches cleaning equipment contract hire service
Sodexo celebrates Accelerators innovation success
Cleanology launches new industry fundraiser event to tackle hygiene poverty
Kingdom Cleaning promotes former apprentice to bid support admin
Sam Tregidgo, who joined Kingdom at just 16 years of age, whilst completing his NVQ level 2 Business Administration qualification, has been promoted to bid support administrator. Over the past five-years with Kingdom, Sam has gained invaluable skills and knowledge that have allowed him to progress into his new role. Sellafield cleaning contract leads to bigger things
Cleaning industry body angered by lack of response to its letters to Cabinet Secretary
BICSc Awards: shortlist of finalists revealed
The shortlist of finalists for the British Institute of Cleaning Science Awards 2022, which celebrate the exceptional efforts of leading lights from the professional cleaning industry, has been announced. The organisation was inundated with entries for these popular annual Awards TV presenter and former England international rugby player Martin Bayfield is the celebrity host for the Awards – an event renowned as one of the largest and most influential in the cleaning industry's calendar. Strike averted as cleaners win inflation-busting pay rise
Latin American cleaners from Ecuador and Bolivia who work at Riverside Quarter, a large luxury residence in Wandsworth, London, have won a 16% pay rise bringing them up to £11.05 an hour from their previous rate of £9.50, the national minimum wage.
This pay rise comes after the cleaners, who are United Voices of the World members, voted to take strike action, with 100% of the UVW cleaners balloted, voting to strike.
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