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Archive for Staffing & Personnel
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Meet the 5th Annual Custodians are Key Winner
May 23, 2024 10:49 AM by Tennant CompanyRead about Tennant’s 5th annual Custodians are Key contest winner and his impact on his school and community.
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Starting Strong: 3 Essential Tips for New Floor Cleaning Machine Operators
March 14, 2024 10:03 AM by Tennant CompanyUnlock the full potential of your floor cleaning machine with our essential tips for both seasoned operators and newcomers. Dive into the importance of understanding your equipment's nuances, from delving into the operator's manual to mastering the care of different battery types. Embrace a quick and effective daily checklist to ensure optimal performance, setting the foundation for a reliable and hassle-free experience in commercial and industrial floor cleaning.
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9 Reasons Your Cleaning Machine May Not Be Working Optimally—and How to Fix It
February 14, 2024 10:11 AM by Tennant CompanyDiscover 9 expert tips to optimize floor cleaning machines, preventing malfunctions and costly repairs. Maximize efficiency with proactive troubleshooting and preventative measures for peak performance.
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Tennant Topics: How Building Service Contractors Can Control Costs and Differentiate
November 08, 2023 11:46 AM by Tennant CompanyIn the cleaning business, the demand and urgency never stops—so it can be hard to step back and assess changes, shifts, and trends impacting your business. What are the big changes and small shifts, major challenges, and new opportunities with Business Service Contractors (BSCs)? In this post we’re chatting with Jeremy Dieterle, Director of Customer Experience and Dave Yates, Director of Strategic Accounts about the unique (and not-so-unique) issues impacting business service contractors (BSCs) right now.
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How Retail Cleaning Reflects the Store Brand
October 25, 2023 8:09 AM by Tennant CompanyYour stores aesthetics and appearance help consumers experience your brand. Entryways, aisles, checkout areas, and restrooms demonstrate your brand story from the time a customer visits your store to the moment they leave. With intense competition to bind loyal customers to your brand and attract new customers, here is how retailers can reinforce a positive brand story by consistently maintaining a high level of clean.
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Nominations Open in Tennant’s 5th Annual Custodians are Key Contest
October 04, 2023 8:28 AM by Tennant CompanySchools have many amazing staff members and teachers making a difference in kids' lives. At Tennant, we love to honor and recognize an often overlooked group: those who keep K-12 schools clean and safe so kids and others can better focus on learning. Through our Custodians Are Key contest, we have recognized custodians for more than just their cleaning skills.
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Leverage Mechanized Cleaning for Productivity in Busy Hospitals
September 20, 2023 8:09 AM by Tennant CompanyHow can healthcare facilities navigate unprecedented levels of busyness with shrinking levels of staff? They need to strike a balance between cleaning responsibilities and important tasks by leveraging modern hospital cleaning equipment. Automating cleaning tasks can help healthcare facilities optimize cleaning processes so they can focus on critical responsibilities related to patient care.
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Time for Food Prep Locations to Look Down—at the Floor
August 15, 2023 7:55 AM by Tennant CompanyCleaning is a high priority in food prep locations like quick serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias and the like. The traditional mop-and-bucket approach to cleaning is typically the go-to in tight, smaller spaces like food prep areas. But like many conventional practices, they evolve over time. While mops have advanced slightly over the years, there hasn’t been enough innovation to overcome the primary problem with conventional mops—they just move dirt around, not lift it.
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Revolutionizing Hospital Cleaning with Automation
August 02, 2023 7:25 AM by Tennant CompanyHospital cleaning is crucial for maintaining a safe, sterile environment where patients and healthcare providers can thrive. But keeping up with all the cleaning tasks is challenging as hospital EVS staff and BSCs have to balance increased workload with cleaning responsibilities. Factor in persisting labor shortages, and the challenges mount exponentially. That’s why hospitals need to embrace the revolution occurring with automation for hospital cleaning equipment.
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Bringing Industrial Cleaning into Clear Focus
July 26, 2023 8:04 AM by Tennant CompanyIndustrial cleaning requires a multi-pronged approach. There are so many spaces to consider—from the warehouse to the break room and everything in between. In fact, a staggering 80% of dirt in warehouse buildings is tracked in on feet from the parking lot and loading dock. Without a prevention plan, a sq/yard of carpet can collect one pound of dirt, which typically costs $600 to remove.
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Meet the 4th Annual Custodians are Key Winner
June 06, 2023 12:14 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company is excited to announce the winner of our fourth annual Custodians are Key contest: Fabian Emery of Keith and Karen Hayes Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Cleaning Has Evolved—Understand How to Reduce Your Commercial Cleaning Costs
March 08, 2023 8:12 AM by Tennant CompanyTo understand your actual commercial cleaning costs, BSCs, facility managers and environmental services providers need to have a different mindset. A mindset that considers the evolution of cleaning and the many modern solutions available to address employee turnover and stress, cleaning efficiency, chemical costs, and cleaning machine performance.
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The View on Clean in 2022 – Most Popular Posts of the Year
December 28, 2022 11:34 AM by Tennant Company2022 has been a year of learning, growth, and adaptation for many businesses worldwide as they adjust to employee shortages, rising interest rates, and supply chain disruptions. Floor cleaning has been no exception, as organizations look for better ways to clean and make the most out of their investments. From creating a floor cleaning toolkit to the business case for purchasing your next cleaning machine, this blog will provide a recap of these top posts and what they offer.
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Robotic Floor Cleaners Can Help Your Facility Shine
October 19, 2022 9:12 AM by Tennant CompanyAutomation will never replace human effort for high-touch areas. Sparkling entryways and shining windows are what make your facility stand out — and automation is just another tool to get you there. Discover how floor cleaners from Tennant Company can help that effort.
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4th Annual Tennant Custodians Are Key Contest Launches
October 05, 2022 11:35 AM by Tennant CompanyDoes Your School Have a “Super Custodian?” That’s the theme of our 4th annual Custodians Are Key contest that celebrates superheroes from K-12 schools in the U.S. and Canada that keep schools safe, clean, healthy, and fun.
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Threat or Friend? Robotic Cleaning in Warehousing and Logistics
September 07, 2022 12:27 PM by Tennant CompanyWith the warehousing and logistics industry is booming. Robotic cleaning in warehousing and logistics has come at the right time as the industry needs to do more with fewer workers. Rather than replacing workers, robots assisting with cleaning tasks can free up workers to perform other high-value, strategic tasks.
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Easy Tips for Keeping School Floors Clean Every Day
August 24, 2022 2:14 PM by Tennant CompanySchool floors can be a bear to keep clean before they need to be stripped. But daily maintenance tips like these can keep them looking their best, year-round.
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5 Tips to Make the Business Case for Purchasing Your Next Cleaning Machine
June 23, 2022 3:22 PM by Tennant CompanyLarge purchases can quickly encounter red tape. That’s certainly the case when it comes to acquiring a new floor cleaning machine for your store, restaurant, school, warehouse or other space. Read on for five expert tips on how to explain the value of a floor cleaning machine to stakeholders in your organization.
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Meet the Winner of the Third Annual K-12 Custodians are Key Contest
June 08, 2022 2:14 PM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company is pleased to introduce the winner of the third annual Custodians are Key contest: Gladys Hernandez, a custodian at Blue Valley CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) in Overland Park, Kansas.
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Floor Cleaning Solutions for Tight Spaces
May 11, 2022 4:09 PM by Tennant CompanyWhen it comes to floor cleaning solutions, one size doesn’t fit all. Mechanized mops and walk-behind floor cleaners can help clean tight spaces like bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, hospital rooms and more.
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Key Considerations for Floor Cleaning in 3PL Warehouses
April 27, 2022 11:40 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning for 3PL warehouses can pose unique challenges due to constantly moving inventory and vast size. Learn how autonomous floor cleaners from Tennant Company can help protect inventory and divert staff labor.
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How to Select the Best Floor Scrubber for Your School District
March 23, 2022 3:00 PM by Tennant CompanyIs your school or district is looking to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your floor care program? Here are seven key questions you should consider to get started today.
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Cleaning Technology Trends for 2022
January 26, 2022 4:39 AM by Tennant CompanyThe big trends in cleaning technologies for 2022,. from robotic cleaning machines and robot janitors to “mechanizing the mop,” all focus on driving labor efficiency.
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Facility Cleaning Trends for 2022
January 18, 2022 7:43 AM by Tennant CompanyOver the last two years, facility cleaning has received more attention than ever before and faced unprecedented challenges. While the central theme of 2020 and 2021 was adapting to the unexpected, the pace of change in the facility cleaning industry keeps accelerating. Here’s a look at the key trends that will shape facility cleaning in 2022.
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Five Types of Floor Cleaning Machines and Their Purpose
January 06, 2022 12:55 PM by Tennant CompanyThe right cleaning machine for the job depends on the type of floor you’re cleaning, the types of soils you’re dealing with, the size of the space, the setup of your facility and more. Here’s a quick guide to five basic types of floor cleaning machines and their purpose.
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How Robotic Floor Scrubbers Help Solve Labor Shortages & Drive Labor Efficiency
November 04, 2021 9:30 AM by Tennant CompanyIt seems like a perfect storm as labor shortages in every industry are driving up costs and causing havoc. However, a new breed of sophisticated robotic floor scrubbers is proving one of the most powerful solutions to help directly address the imbalance of rising cleaning demands and limited labor resources. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand how these new robotic floor scrubbers can best support human staff and address a wide range of labor challenges.
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5 Steps to Prepare Floors for Scrubbing
September 29, 2021 11:45 AM by Tennant CompanyFollow these five simple best practices before using your automatic floor scrubbing machine to maximize efficiency and performance in your floor cleaning program.
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Rising Expectations for Clean: 5 Ways Cleanliness Drives Business Value for Retailers
September 23, 2021 9:00 AM by Tennant CompanyAs retailers gear up for the holiday shopping season, there’s plenty of uncertainty, but one thing is for sure: Clean is front and center and more important than ever.
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Tips to Reduce Cost to Clean
July 21, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyAre rising cleaning costs weighing you down? Before you start shopping for cheaper suppliers, try these cost cutting tips.
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Improve Business With Customer Feedback
July 06, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyNPS or Net Promoter Score is a simple but powerful tool to measure customer satisfaction by asking a single question - “How likely would you be to recommend the brand/company to your friend, colleague, and/or business partner?” Learn how you can use NPS to help improve your business.
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4 Things You Should Know About Carpet Extractors
June 11, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe specialized features of carpet extractors make them perfect for the unique job they serve. And they’re even more impressive when you take a deeper look.
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2021 Custodians Are Key Winner
June 03, 2021 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyAlonzo Henley of Brownsville Middle School in Miami, Florida was named the 2020-2021 Custodians are Key contest winner. He received a $5,000 value prize and $10,000 check for his school.
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Should You Rent, Lease or Buy Your Floor Cleaning Machines & Equipment
May 26, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant CompanyHave you ever considered how your floor cleaning equipment expenses impact your company’s bottom line? Learn more about purchasing options for various floor care equipment.
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5 Resources for Maintaining Your Cleaning Equipment
May 19, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant CompanyProperly maintaining your cleaning equipment is one of the most critical things you can do to ensure optimal cleaning performance. Use these resources to help you keep tabs on your equipment’s maintenance needs.
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Types of PPE for the Cleaning Industry
May 06, 2021 9:15 AM by Tennant CompanyPersonal Protective Equipment gained unprecedented levels of popularity in 2020. While it has always been important in the cleaning industry, here’s why the additional awareness was a good thing.
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Get a Competitive Advantage by Mechanizing Your Mop
April 07, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn how to leverage mechanized floor cleaning technologies to more efficiently keep floors clean, earn customer trust and drive measurable business value.
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Types of Cleaning Equipment and Their Purposes
March 31, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyIf you’re new to the cleaning industry, the different types of floor cleaning equipment and what they do can cause confusion. This post will explain the types of cleaning equipment and the applications in which to use them.
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3 Tips for Cleaning Laminate Flooring
March 24, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThere are a lot of rules for how to properly clean laminate flooring — for some help remembering them, just think about how cleaning laminate flooring is like doing the laundry.
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Why You Should Use OEM Parts on Your Equipment
March 03, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyOEM stands for “original equipment manufacturer,” which means the replacement parts you’re using for your cleaning machine were made by the company that made the machine itself. Here’s why that matters.
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Introducing the T290, T390, and T581 Floor Scrubbers
February 24, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyLearn how Tennant's newest floor scrubbers, the T290, T390 and T581, will help you clean more efficiently to enhance your facility's image.
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Top Tips for Keeping Your School Clean
February 16, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyRead our 10 Tips and Tricks to Create a Safe, Satisfying and Clean Education Experience, to discover how keeping up with a simple, but methodical, cleaning program can help keep your facility clean, safe and inviting.
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Top 5 Blog Post of 2020
January 08, 2021 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant blog’s top 5 posts of 2020 included topics like lithium ion battery benefits, squeegee blade basics, lead acid battery charging best practices and more. Read more to learn about these popular topics.
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3 Ways Diamabrush™ Makes Concrete Prep Better
December 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe Diamabrush™ Concrete Prep tools take the difficult, labor-intensive, and often costly work of surface preparation and simplify it for professionals and do-it-yourselfers
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Tennant Employees Give Back to Recognize 150 Anniversary
November 25, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanySee how Tennant Company employees around the world are giving back to the community in a "$150K for 150 Years" challenge in recognition of our sesquicentennial anniversary.
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5 Ways A Wet-Dry Vacuum Helps You
November 09, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyIt’s easy to see why many people enlist the help of wet-dry vacuums for cleaning up spills and messes around their homes — here’s why it can help in commercial and institutional settings.
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4 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing a Floor Cleaning Liquid
October 07, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyFloor cleaning liquids or detergents are specialized to clean various floor types in different ways — answer these four questions to choose the right one for the task you’re trying to accomplish.
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How to Choose a Robotic Cleaning Machine Vendor
September 14, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyRobotic cleaning machines are increasingly becoming practical solutions to cleaning challenges, especially in the wake of Covid-19. How do you select the right vendor for robotic equipment? Read this post to understand the factors to consider when choosing a robotic cleaning manufacturer.
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2019 Sustainability Report
September 02, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant Company continuously strives to improve sustainability efforts each year and we’re proud of the progress we made in 2019! Read more to see highlights of our 2018 sustainability report and access the full document.
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2020 Custodians Are Key Winner
July 29, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyKris Kantor of Lakewood, Ohio was named the 2019-2020 Custodians are Key contest winner. He received a $5,000 value prize and $10,000 cash for his school, Lakewood Elementary.
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How to Extend Cleaning Machine's Life
July 23, 2020 8:00 AM by Tennant CompanyThe life of your cleaning machines depends on the vigilance of you and your team members throughout three phases of its use: before, during, and after. Paying attention to each of these phases can make a big difference.
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How Giving Back to Charitable Causes is Good For Businesses
March 04, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyThere are several benefits to companies that give back to the communities in which they do business. Learn about the business benefits of giving back and see how Tennant’s recent service projects helped our communities.
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Employee Spotlight: Yanru Liao and Shea Stori-Ross
February 19, 2020 9:50 AM by Tennant CompanyTennant shines the spotlight on two of its many talented employees: Administrative Assistant, Yanru Liao and Training Specialist, Shea Stori-Ross. Their commitment to stewardship helped make a positive impact within the community.
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Partnering with the University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project
December 12, 2019 9:50 AM by Tennant Company2019 is the first year in Tennant’s gold sponsorship of the University of Minnesota’s Solar Vehicle Project, a team that builds solar cars and participates in solar vehicle races around the world.
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The Impact of Robots on Employment
June 05, 2019 10:30 AM by Tennant CompanyHow are robots impacting employment in the cleaning industry? Contrary to popular belief, robots are not only creating jobs, but also new business opportunities.
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Training Just When It’s Needed
October 18, 2018 10:58 AM by Tennant CompanyJust in time training helps employees develop skills by offering information on demand when it’s needed.
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The Right Specialist for the Job
October 08, 2018 8:25 AM by Tennant CompanyTo keep operations running efficiently and productivity high, use the right maintenance specialists for tasks like floor scrubber repair.
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Top Tips for Reducing Labor Costs
October 01, 2018 8:30 AM by Tennant CompanyFor facilities managers, it’s always important to control the cost of cleaning services and save labor costs. Tennant offers tips that can result in savings.
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Improving Employee Retention
September 10, 2018 8:17 AM by Tennant CompanyThe cleaning industry has historically had a high employee turnover rate. An article on cmmonline.com discusses topics relating to employee retention, including signs an employee may be leaving, cultural improvements, finding the right employee for the job, and reasons employees leave.
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Attracting and Retaining Skilled Employees
April 26, 2018 8:45 AM by Tennant CompanyHow to attract and retain skilled employees to your company.
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Get Smart About Staffing
February 19, 2018 8:37 AM by Tennant CompanyCreate a smart staffing plan by correctly calculating your facilities’ workloading needs. Learn more in this detailed seminar.
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