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(21) --- [![](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) - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1).png?width=239&name=Untitled%20design%20(1).png)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/engagedmotivated) ## [How to Keep Your Service Team Engaged and Motivated](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/engagedmotivated) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 24, 2021 The pandemic has put a lot of pressure on service teams. Not only has their work become essential, it has also become more demanding. People need clean offices and facilities to conduct business in as safe a manner as possible.... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/engagedmotivated) - [Employee Engagement](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/employee-engagement) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Announces%20iCare%20Award%20Program-2.webp?width=239&name=SMO%20Announces%20iCare%20Award%20Program-2.webp)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-icare/july2021) ## [SMO iCare Award Winners July 2021](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-icare/july2021) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 12, 2021 July iCare Award Winners Congratulations on winning the iCare Award to these exceptional team members. 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[Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tmom/april2021) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Clean%20and%20Healthy%20Office.png?width=239&name=Clean%20and%20Healthy%20Office.png)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleanhealthy_office) ## [The Importance of a Clean and Healthy Office](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cleanhealthy_office) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 03, 2021 The pandemic is still on everyone's mind as we attempt to return to normal. Some companies are still limiting in-person work as they figure out the best way to move forward. 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