Employee Engagement - A Mission Critical Objective
- by 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...
SMO Team Member Anniversaries April 2019
- by 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.
SMO Team Member Birthdays April 2019
- by 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.
School Spring Cleaning - Time for a Fresh Restart
- by 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...
Tips on Creating an Effective Employee Handbook
- by 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...
From Rags to…More Rags - Lessons We Have Learned
- by David Murphy
- March 12, 2019
Stress Management for Cleaning Operation Managers
- by David Murphy
- March 05, 2019
As a cleaning operation manager you are exposed to stress; there is no way around it. Your day to day activities and responsibilities are just natural sources of stress. Some stress is normal and studies have shown that low...
Restroom Maintenance - More than Just Toilets and Floors
- by David Murphy
- March 05, 2019
As a cleaning service provider one of your top priorities is restroom maintenance. You are charged with maintaining a restroom environment that is clean and healthy for your facility's occupants and visitors. Much of your effort...
SMO Team Member Anniversaries March 2019
- by David Murphy
- February 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 March 2019.
From Rags to....More Rags - Industry Success Stories
- by David Murphy
- February 26, 2019
In From Rags to....More Rags, authors David Murphy and Gary Collins dedicate a full chapter to the sharing of success stories from four other leaders within the cleaning industry. Those four companies, along with SMO, comprise a...