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2022 In-House Facility Management Benchmarking Survey
March 17, 2022 Amy W. Richardson

2022 In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report

Industry Research

The annual survey report offers a glimpse into how facility managers and in-house service providers are recovering from the global pandemic and what trends they’ll see for the rest of 2022.

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Restoring Restroom Confidence

An Upside to the Pandemic Is Found in the Restroom

Survey finds Americans believe the pandemic has resulted in cleaner public restrooms

It’s not too easy to find the benefits to a pandemic, but cleaner public restrooms appear to be one. A...

worker, maintenance worker, HVAC, ventilation, indoor air quality

Indoor Air Quality Matters to Employees and Customers

Survey finds more than 70% of North Americans concerned about poor air quality in facilities

The coronavirus pandemic has left the majority of North Americans feeling anxious about entering buildings they believe may have poor...

small business loan, small business

Small Business Administration Behind in Reimbursing PPP Loan Payments

Report finds SBA did not meet 90-day repayment requirement 98% of the time

If you borrowed money to pay your employees during the pandemic through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection...

Effective Cleaning Glossary
March 7, 2022 Colton Crowe

Effective Cleaning Glossary of Terms

Health and Safety

It's important to understand the changing terminology in our industry and how to use it correctly.

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Child Care Crisis Exacerbating the Labor Shortage

Child Care Crisis Exacerbating the Labor Shortage

Underemployment in the day care industry prompting parents to remain home

The cleaning industry depends on its workers, many of whom are women who rely on child care. A new report...

COVID-19 test, test kit

Half of Free COVID-19 Tests Still Available

Experts say continued testing is crucial for infection control

As workplaces drop their mask mandates, testing will be crucial to keep employees infected with COVID-19 from spreading it to...

nursing home

Health Care Support Staff to Keep Their Masks On

Long-term care specialists call for CDC guidance specific to nursing homes

As most of the country took off their masks this week, workers in health care kept theirs on and staff...

CDC Issues New Guidelines Easing Mask Requirements

CDC Issues New Guidelines Easing Mask Requirements

As you return to work today, you may be thinking it’s been a while since you’ve seen the full face...

handwashing, hand hygiene

Americans Skimping on Handwashing Third Year into the Pandemic

Latest survey finds 25% decrease in handwashing frequency

When the coronavirus pandemic first began in the U.S. in spring of 2020, Americans reported washing their hands an average...

Disinfection protocols
February 23, 2022 Lee Senter

Disinfection Protocols for Public Buildings

Infection Control

From choosing the right products to using them correctly, proper disinfection requires guidance suitable for all facilities.

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inflation, rising prices

Rising Prices Hit Businesses and Consumers in the Budget

Experts concerned the solution could cause more problems

In addition to the coronavirus pandemic, inflation has been the topic most discussed in the news. Rapidly rising prices are...