Housekeeping Talent on the Agenda

Housekeeping Talent on the Agenda 

ACT Clean recently sponsored the UK Housekeeper's Association’s (UKHA) monthly meeting. Held at the Axis Restaurant at One Aldwych, the meeting was attended by more than 100 housekeepers and hotel cleaning services providers. The evening provided a networking opportunity for London hotel cleaning service providers to discuss and share thoughts on issues relating to their business. The guest speaker, Jane Sunley, the CEO of Learnpurple delivered an informative speech on “Who stole my talent?” about how to engage, develop and retain the best people. The speech focused upon the importance of employee engagement and the behavioral differences of the X and Y generations.

For more information on ACT Clean and its range of hotel housekeeping and cleaning services visit: www.act-clean.com

Hospital swaps cleaning service

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital switches to a new housekeeping and food-preparation service next month, changing subcontractors after more than 10 years with the same firm.

On May 15, Maryland-based firm Sodexo Inc., which serves more than 1 million meals every day in the United States, takes over the responsibility of managing 130 hourly employees working in food services, housekeeping and engineering for Newhall Memorial.

The hospital did not renew its contract with Integrated Support Solutions Inc., or ISSI, the firm that has managed housekeeping staff at the hospital since 2000. Hospital administrators asked Sodexo to hire as many existing staff as possible, spokeswoman Andie Bogdan said. The 130 workers who currently deliver food and mop floors at Newhall Memorial are expected to be hired, she said, “As long as they pass a drug screening, immigration-work-status check and background check.” About 13 current support staff managers are being invited to compete for management positions if, and when, they become available. “This is a larger, more experienced company, and (they) are national leaders in what they do,” Bogdan said. Important jobs Those who prepare food at Newhall Memorial ensure nutrition remains part of the hospital’s “care plan” for patients, Bogdan said. Meals can be nearly as important as medication for a patient’s recovery. “Hospital food is not typically gourmet cooking,” she said. “But, we have to ensure the right diet for people. Some people need low salt, for example, so they need that special attention.” As for housekeeping, workers make sure hospital hallways are uncluttered and patient rooms clean. Cleanliness is of paramount importance in a hospital setting, Bogdan said. Changing housekeeping companies has nothing to do with the service ISSI provided, she said. “They’ve been here as long as I’ve been here — at least 10 years,” she said. “It’s been an amicable relationship.” Workers’ compensation Cindy Moore, risk manager for ISSI, was asked about unconfirmed reports received by The Signal that the contractor change hinges on the high number of workers’ compensation claims filed by housekeeping staff. Workers’ compensation would not be an issue since hospital administrators wouldn’t know about any of claims filed for work-related injuries, Moore said. “That would not have been a reason,” Moore said in a conference phone call with company officials last week. “The hospital is not privy to our workers’ comp because we are an independent company. “I don’t see how that would fall into play with regards to whether our contract would have been renewed with them.” World presence Sodexo provides “service solutions” to military bases, “remote sites,” corporate offices, hospitals and schools across the country and around the world. Speaking from the firm’s Maryland office, company spokesman Jon Friedman said in the case of hospitals, “It all comes down to the patients.” “Doctors and nurses work some crazy hours, some bizarre shifts — many hours, long shifts,” he said. “So, in order to sustain that level of care, we try to take care of them taking care of themselves. “When we train our people, we tell them: ‘You’re part of the health care team. You’re not just serving food, you’re part of the success of the hospital.’” Friedman said the firm can transform hospital cafeterias into “holistic healing environments” offering natural lighting and waterfall features to refresh health care workers. It also can provide an in-hospital minimart, selling things such as eggs, milk and bread, Friedman said. “We go beyond the gift shop,” he said. “If, after a long shift, a nurse needs to buy a dozen eggs, it’s right there in the hospital.”

Maid Service in Miami Creates Partnership with Online Marketing Agency to Connect to Area Homeowners

Pilar Cleaning, Inc., a leader in cleaning services and junk hauling in the Miami, FL, area, has established a partnership with Prospect Genius, a local online advertising company specializing in search engine optimization. Through this affiliation, Prospect Genius and Pilar Cleaning, Inc. will make this local cleaning service easily accessible to homeowners in the Miami, FL, community.

Spring is, in general, a time of renewal, and cleaning up the house is frequently a part of this process. To facilitate their spring cleanings, more people are turning to the Internet instead of other media like phonebooks or print ads to find housekeeping and junk removal services like the ones offered by Pilar Cleaning, Inc. Someone looking for a local trash removal service is much more likely to go to the computer before any other information source in their search for an area professional. This means that in order for companies like Pilar Cleaning, Inc. to reach potential customers in their area, they must be proactive in their use of technology.
The owner of Pilar Cleaning, Inc., Ingrid Dominici, states, "Our online connection with clients is vital, so a partnership with Prospect Genius was a logical step for us."

Prospect Genius uses SEO, or search engine optimization, to improve Web pages in order to advance their standings in search engine results. A variety of studies have proven that companies with a higher ranking receive the majority of searcher traffic, thus making it easier for better ranked sites to attract more customers. By using SEO, Prospect Genius makes local businesses like Pilar Cleaning, Inc. available to the maximum number of potential clients through Web searches. Now all it takes to find their local maid service in Miami, FL, is a quick search on any major site like Google, Yahoo!, or Bing.

Matt Gallo, an online marketing specialist with Prospect Genius, comments, "Our ultimate goal here at Prospect Genius is to connect local businesses to area homeowners. Through the use of SEO, we have done just that for Pilar Cleaning, Inc. Now finding a great cleaning service in the Miami, FL, area is just a keyword search away."

With this partnership, Pilar Cleaning, Inc. is able to bring local junk hauling services to prospective customers more easily. Local residents depend on search engines to locate the best candidate for a job, and it is important for a businesses like Pilar Cleaning, Inc. to use SEO in their overall plan to maximize their visibility. Now finding a housekeeper in Miami is as easy as a few keystrokes of the fingers.

Pilar Cleaning, Inc. specializes in junk hauling and cleaning services in Miami, FL.

Maid American Style Offers Affordable And Reliable Cleaning Service Virginia

Maid American Style Offers Affordable And Reliable Cleaning Service Virginia

Maid American Style provides commercial and residential cleaning services Virginia and house cleaning services DC. A clean room, workplace or home is certainly worth paying for. Residential and commercial cleaning services are quite popular these days. Not only do rich individuals prefer a good house cleaning and maid service but single parents and other people who cannot manage time efficiently because of heavy workload, also opt for such services.

A good cleaning service can help you meet all your cleaning needs even if you have a busy schedule. This is because these services offer trained personnel equipped with tools that are needed for efficient cleaning. A variety of cleaning services are offered by different companies but choosing a perfect one requires a lot of patience and attention. This is because not all cleaning services will give you the same kind of service for your money.

Maid American Style Inc. is the quality, reliable and professional service for cleaning homes, commercial buildings, medical facilities, offices, banks, schools and the hotel industry. The company believes in providing quality service that is measured with proper training, commitment, experienced workers, worker supervision and a ‘well-thought’ execution plan.

The company specializes in cleaning services Virginia and offers complete solution for all kinds of housekeeping services at a very affordable price. Options like trash removal, routine maid service, commercial cleaning, office cleaning, window cleaning, laundry services and carpet cleaning are offered.

One major concern with most of house cleaning services DC and maid service Virginia is that they use harmful, corrosive and carcinogenic cleaners that are unsafe for the environment and can also leave behind toxic residues. These toxic residues can create health problems for you, your family members and pets. Maid American Style Inc. uses only green seal certified cleaning products that are healthy and deep-down clean. This company also uses special microfiber dusting cloth and HEPA vacuums.

It is true that everyone's business or home is different and therefore the cleaning needs are also different. Unlike other cleaning services that generally offer one-size-fits-all approach, Maid American Style offers a customized program for each client. For your convenience, the company also provides free estimates so that you know in advance, the approximate cost of your commercial or residential cleaning service. The prices are great and quite affordable and the company also provides emergency services.

Maid American Style serves customers in Annandale, Reston, Fairfax, Stafford, Fredericksburg, Haymarket, Bristow, Ashburn, Arlington, Fort Belvoir, McLean, Vienna, Alexandria, Burke and Washington D.C. and you can really count on this company since it handles your property with utmost respect and care. Maid American Style is fully licensed, insured and bonded and therefore protection and quality service is guaranteed.

If you are looking for a company that provides complete home and office cleaning services with fast turnaround times and great prices, then Maid American Style cleaning services can be the best choice.

For more information about cleaning services Virginia and House Cleaning Services DC, please visit www.maidamericanstyle.com

Maid American Style Offers Affordable And Reliable Cleaning Service Virginia

Good Housekeeping enters in South Africa

Good Housekeeping, one of the most reliable magazines in the world will shortly enter South Africa to make housekeeping easy for South African readers. Hearst Magazines International and South African publisher Associated Magazines enters into a partnership to launch Good Housekeeping not only in English but also in Afrikaans version, Goeie Huishouding, in the second half of 2011.

Good Housekeeping was first published in the U.S. in 1885 and currently boasts 11 international editions worldwide, in six different languages. Goeie Huishouding, will be the seventh new language edition.

Duncan Edwards, president & CEO, Hearst Magazines International said that, Associated Magazines, with whom they already published Cosmopolitan and O, The Oprah Magazine in South Africa, is a world-class partner and they were pleased to be bringing the venerable Good Housekeeping brand to a new audience of women looking for credible, time-tested advice and information that would help them run their busy lives.

Julia Raphaely, managing director of Associated Magazines commented, they were extremely excited about launching Good Housekeeping in South Africa, including an Afrikaans version. Their recent research had shown that there was still a significant gap in the market for an authentic women’s magazine to help the modern woman manage her home, health, self and family efficiently in such a way that she had the time and freedom to realize her own projects and ambitions.

Good Housekeeping enters in South Africa