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(37) --- [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo-wht.png)](http://smoworks.com) [![Supreme Maintenance Organization](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo.svg)](http://smoworks.com/) Keeping Facilities Clean & Healthy Since 1989 [Call Today! 800.717.4766](tel:18007174766) [Request More Information](http://smoworks.com/get-more-info) - [LOCATIONS](http://smoworks.com/locations) - [CAREERS](http://smoworks.com/careers) - [CONTACT](http://smoworks.com/contact) - [TEAM LOGIN](https://smo.teamehub.com/ehub/account/login?ReturnUrl=%2Fehub%2F) - [ICARE AWARD](https://content.smoworks.com/icare) - [HOME](http://smoworks.com/) - [OUR SERVICES](http://smoworks.com/our-services) - [Janitorial](http://smoworks.com/janitorial) - [Industrial](http://smoworks.com/industrial) - [Educational](http://smoworks.com/educational) - [Property Management](http://smoworks.com/property-management) - [Commercial & Corporate](http://smoworks.com/commercial-and-corporate) - [Healthcare](https://smoworks.com/healthcare-janitorial-services) - [Special Services](http://smoworks.com/special-services) - [Green Cleaning](http://smoworks.com/green-cleaning) - [Disinfecting Services](http://smoworks.com/disinfecting-services/) - [WHY CHOOSE SMO?](http://smoworks.com/why-choose-smo) - [Our Values](http://smoworks.com/our-values) - [Experienced Leadership](http://smoworks.com/experienced-leadership) - [SMO University](http://smoworks.com/smo-university) - [CIMS Certification](http://smoworks.com/cims-certification) - [ABOUT](http://smoworks.com/about) - [Professional Associations](http://smoworks.com/professional-associations) - [Our Team Members](http://smoworks.com/our-team-members) - [Managed Implementation](http://smoworks.com/managed-implementation) - [Community Participation](http://smoworks.com/community-participation) - [Innovation](http://smoworks.com/innovation) - [Quality Assurance Program](http://smoworks.com/quality-assurance-program) - [Corporate Sustainability](http://smoworks.com/corporate-sustainability) - [NEWS & INSIGHTS](https://content.smoworks.com/blog) ### David Murphy - [![Employee Engagement-A Mission Critical Objective](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee%20Engagement-A%20Mission%20Critical%20Objective.jpg?width=239&name=Employee%20Engagement-A%20Mission%20Critical%20Objective.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/employee-engagement-a-mission-critical-objective) ## [Employee Engagement - A Mission Critical Objective](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/employee-engagement-a-mission-critical-objective) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 02, 2019 The most successful cleaning operations all have a few common traits. Chief among those is their ability to maintain high levels of employee engagement throughout their entire organization. It is not enough merely to hire good... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/employee-engagement-a-mission-critical-objective) - [Employee Engagement](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Anniversaries April 2019-2](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Anniversaries%20April%202019-2.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Anniversaries%20April%202019-2.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-april-2019) ## [SMO Team Member Anniversaries April 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-april-2019) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - March 28, 2019 SMO is very blessed to have many long-term team members that help make us an industry leader. We would like to take a moment to recognize those who will be celebrating a work anniversary in April 2019. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-anniversaries-april-2019) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Birthdays April 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20April%202019.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20April%202019.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-april-2019) ## [SMO Team Member Birthdays April 2019](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-april-2019) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - March 27, 2019 It's your birthday! It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy April birthday. [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-april-2019) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![School Spring Cleaning - Time for a Fresh Restart](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/School%20Spring%20Cleaning%20-%20Time%20for%20a%20Fresh%20Restart.jpg?width=239&name=School%20Spring%20Cleaning%20-%20Time%20for%20a%20Fresh%20Restart.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/school-spring-cleaning-time-for-a-fresh-restart) ## [School Spring Cleaning - Time for a Fresh Restart](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/school-spring-cleaning-time-for-a-fresh-restart) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - March 19, 2019 Another year has come and gone and schools across the country are preparing for another spring break. For most schools the harsh winter months take a heavy toll on the conditions within classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/school-spring-cleaning-time-for-a-fresh-restart) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) Share this post - - - [![Tips on Creating an Effective Employee Handbook (1)](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tips%20on%20Creating%20an%20Effective%20Employee%20Handbook%20(1).jpg?width=239&name=Tips%20on%20Creating%20an%20Effective%20Employee%20Handbook%20(1).jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tips-on-creating-an-effective-employee-handbook) ## [Tips on Creating an Effective Employee Handbook](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tips-on-creating-an-effective-employee-handbook) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - March 19, 2019 In a recent post, Tips on Effectively Onboarding New Employees, we shared some insights and tips on how to effectively onboard new employees within your cleaning operation. One critical component of that process is the Employee... 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Your day to day activities and responsibilities are just natural sources of stress. Some stress is normal and studies have shown that low... 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You are charged with maintaining a restroom environment that is clean and healthy for your facility's occupants and visitors. Much of your effort... 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We would like to take a moment to recognize those who will be celebrating a work anniversary in March 2019. 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Those four companies, along with SMO, comprise a... 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