Cleaning & Maintenance Management

05/08/2025

Exciting news! ISSA Consulting has launched to help organizations in the cleaning industry improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive business growth. Our expert team is ready to tackle your unique challenges head-on! https://cmmonline.com/news/issa-launches-consulting-services-for-cleaning-industry

05/08/2025

California emphasizes routine vaccines as students head back to school. With immunization rates for kindergarteners surpassing the national average, the state sets a strong example in preventing serious illnesses and keeping kids healthy and learning. https://cmmonline.com/news/health-officials-push-vaccines-at-back-to-school-time

04/08/2025

Is Artificial Intelligence Becoming Your Personal Marketing Villain?

The diagnosis is in—and it’s not what you think. AI isn’t killing your marketing. It’s just speeding up the failure of flawed strategies.

In this episode of Straight Talk!, ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross dives into this topic with Dean Mercado, founder of Online Marketing Muscle, to uncover what’s really behind poor marketing performance.

From misaligned messaging to missing strategy, we analyze how AI can become a powerful tool only when it’s built on a solid foundation. And if your results are flat—or your campaigns are falling apart—this might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

The diagnosis is in—and it’s not what you think. AI isn’t killing your marketing. It’s just speeding up the failure of flawed strategies.In this episode of S...

31/07/2025

HVAC system management plays a crucial role in enhancing indoor air quality. Building design and operational strategies must be optimized for the health of indoor environments. Are you prioritizing ventilation in your facility?

In an office, 78% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions were from occupants, 13% from building sources, and 9% from the supply air, according to a new study published in Atmospheric Environment.

31/07/2025

Calling all subcontractors and prime contractors! Don't miss our innovative matchmaking forum connecting you with real business opportunities. It's time to raise the bar on what industry events can offer. &CLive

Taking place Aug. 19-20 in Nashville, the event offers more than learning—it opens the door to actual business opportunities.

30/07/2025

The user-based design approach requires a deep understanding of a product user’s needs and prioritizes innovations to solve their pain points. It also recognizes that a product may have more than one user, as with restroom dispensers. https://cmmonline.com/articles/the-dispenser-design-dilemma

29/07/2025

Attention building service contractors! Join our expert panel at ISSA Show North America 2025 for "Develop a Winning Strategy for Employee Recruitment AND Retention." Discover top techniques for building a culture of employee satisfaction and development.

The Business Growth track comprises 15 sessions. On Monday, Nov. 10 kick-off the first day of education in a thought-provoking, expert-led industry forecast.

29/07/2025

Pest prevention is key for maintaining a positive customer and employee experience. Regular inspections, proper waste management, and sealing entry points are crucial in keeping unwanted guests at bay. Is your business prepared for the summer pest season?

Preventing an infestation is easier and more cost-effective than dealing with pests

29/07/2025

Facility managers face relentless pressure to keep complex operations running smoothly while juggling competing demands from every direction. Read how equal access to smart radio devices eliminates barriers and improves safety: https://cmmonline.com/articles/connecting-facility-workers-for-operational-excellence

29/07/2025

CTRL + Alt + You: Stop Sounding Like a Robot When Using AI

In today’s content-driven world, speed and authenticity often feel like opposing forces—especially when artificial intelligence (AI) enters the mix. But what if you could create content faster and stay true to your unique voice?

In this episode of Straight Talk!, featuring Online Marketing Muscle’s Dean Mercado, we see how marketers, entrepreneurs, and everyday professionals can harness AI as a creative partner—not a replacement—to generate content that’s personal, compelling, and unmistakably human.

Before you jump into your own AI strategy, or go deeper into what you are currently doing, these tips will help you navigate your way—the right way.

In today’s content-driven world, speed and authenticity often feel like opposing forces—especially when artificial intelligence (AI) enters the mix. But what...

28/07/2025

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28/07/2025

The power of targeted cleaning: New study shows strategically timed and placed disinfection reduces microbial loads by over 97%. This approach limits pathogen spread while prioritizing efficiency over excessive chemical use. https://cmmonline.com/news/research-finds-hotel-germs-spread-to-half-of-surfaces-studiedprovided

Tracer organisms placed on high-touch surfaces in a hotel lobby spread to 50% of sampled surfaces within four hours.