North America has a prominent foodservice industry that shows no signs of slowing down. Currently, there are about 620,807 restaurants in the United States and over 95,000 places to eat in Canada. With so many options available, diners can choose to go anywhere and can easily dismiss an establishment for the slightest mistake. One way… Continue reading Dirty Dishes are Keeping Your Customers Away
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device that can save a life before emergency responders can arrive and address a situation. There are about 40,000 cases of cardiac arrest in Canada each year, which is equivalent to one occurring every 12 minutes. In the United States, around 220,000 individuals experience cardiac arrest every year… Continue reading Why Every Workplace Needs AEDs
Odor is a common complaint users have about restrooms. So much so, that 66% of survey participants said they would avoid a business with this problem. Unfortunately, it is a difficult issue for establishments and their staff to solve, as 2 out of 3 of cleaners claim that removing urine stains and odors are the… Continue reading Stopping Odor Before it Starts
People use natural resources to live, work, and operate their homes and businesses. However, the growing world population has made decreasing our impact necessary. Currently, these natural reserves are being used at a high rate of 160%. The good news is that by reducing the use of one, others can also be conserved, and it… Continue reading 4 Natural Resources that Businesses are Wasting
This Saturday, April 22, 2017, is Earth Day, a global celebration that is honored in 141 countries by millions of people. It was first celebrated on this day in 1970 as a way to bring attention to our greatest asset – the environment! How Can Your Business Get Involved? Each year, businesses and individuals are… Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day in Your Business
Sanitize and Spring-Clean the Workplace: Boosting Health and Productivity The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and everyone is feeling more upbeat with the change in weather. However, your employees’ desks are covered in messy piles of papers and could be covered in germs too, especially if sicknesses spread through the workplace during winter.… Continue reading How To Sanitize and Spring-Clean Your Workplace in 2024
Every year since 1914, International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8th. It is time to recognize the achievements of women and bring attention to the issues regarding gender inequality that still exist today. This day was originally called National Women’s Day and started in 1909 after 15,000 women marched in New York City,… Continue reading Make Feminine Hygiene a Priority on International Women’s Day
Investing in Employee Wellness: A Smart Business Strategy What would you do if you could save your business a lot of money later by spending a little extra now? Many companies have done just that by investing in the health of their staff through employee wellness programs. The main goal of these programs is to… Continue reading Corporate Health and Hygiene – Invest In Employee Wellness
Most people try their best not to touch anything when they use a public restroom, especially the toilet seat. While it has a germy reputation, it is not the only contaminated area in workplaces, schools, or public places. Studies have found that school toilet seats have an average of 3,200 colony-forming units (CFUs), office toilets… Continue reading 10 Items That Have More Germs Than a Toilet Seat
What ADA Compliance Is: “The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.” The act has been updated since then, with the greatest changes being made in 2010. Any buildings newly constructed after… Continue reading ADA Compliance and Your Business
