SMO Team Member of The Month February 2019
- by David Murphy
- April 25, 2019
Pierre Gillis is our SMO Team Member of the Month for February 2019. Congratulations Pierre! Pierre has been with us since 2013. He has been with SMO for a little over a year but in that time has demonstrated great qualities as a...
SMO Team Member of The Month January 2019
- by David Murphy
- April 24, 2019
Goldline Shelton is our SMO Team Member of the Month for January 2019. Congratulations Goldine! Goldline has been with us since 2013. She started out as a cleaning technician and was promoted to Supervisor – a great example of...
A Robust Vacuuming Program Improves Indoor Air Quality
- by David Murphy
- April 23, 2019
Carpeting has many great advantages. It's pleasant to walk upon. It's available in many colors and textures. Carpeting is very versatile and can be used within a wide range of building types and environments. However, on the...
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...