When Cleaning Matters first launched in February 2000, the magazine also included the quarterly newsletter for the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc). 25 years later, the relationship between Cleaning Matters and BICSc continues to thrive. Denise Hanson reflects on BICSc's continual growth in those years.

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Sustainability will be a key focus at the upcoming The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) conference - running alongside Cleaning Excellence Conference. The day will feature industry experts, including BICSc’s Neil Spencer-Cook, who will discuss eco-friendly practices, sustainable training, and workforce retention.

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We are undoubtedly part of one of the most diverse industries, our employees are from all walks of life, whether that be their socio-economic grouping, their religious beliefs, their gender identification, their cultural background or even their sexual orientation, but, asks Neil Spencer-Cook, are we doing enough in terms of inclusion?

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As Neil Spencer-Cook observes, many people ask BICSc why we are ‘behind the times’ in terms of manual mopping.

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It’s becoming increasingly difficult to remember life before COVID struck. However as lockdown restrictions continue to relax and with a possible end in sight, Joanne Gilliard warns that life won’t just revert back to how it was pre-pandemic.

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Following a year of unprecedented challenges Cleaning Matters magazine speaks to industry experts to examine the challenges of COVID-19 on the cleaning & hygiene sector - and what impact these will have throughout 2021.

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Jan-Hein Hemke highlights the importance of ongoing training to equip cleaning operatives with the skills and agility needed to deliver their role in this evolving pandemic. 

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Investing in learning and development (L&D) can seem like an unnecessary expense in the hospitality industry, especially if money’s tight. However, if you find your cleaning and hygiene standards slipping, poor L&D procedures may be the culprit. Katie Martinelli offers some advice

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Karen Slade and Delia Cannings provide an update on the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy on the cleaning sector and look at the latest plans to develop apprenticeships in healthcare cleaning

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In this article Regina Henrich, the european manager for ISSA, ​examines the benefits of education and certification with ISSA 

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Stephen Goodall, managing director of UhUb, argues that the cleaning sector is lagging behind when it comes to training and offers suggestions on how it can catch up

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New developments in cleaning apprenticeships are on the horizon. Lorraine Larman from LCC Support Services explains more in the first of a series of updates for Cleaning Matters readers

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Jangro’s operations director Joanne Gilliard shares some top tips on how to make training understandable and accessible

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ISSA will be delivering its widest-ranging and most topical educational programme ever at ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam 2016. Cleaning Matters takes a sneak peak at what visitors can expect

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Jane Leeming, director of learning and development at ISS UK, provides practical advice for contract cleaners and managers of in-house cleaning teams on how to implement a successful training programme

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Catherine Hackett speaks to Jan Thompson, cluster manager for Sodexo, at the iconic 100 Victoria Embankment building, about the role that training plays in producing a professional and happy workforce

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Staff retention is a key issue in any industry or sector and the contract cleaning sector is no exception.The sector has a reputation of high staff turnover with some statistics showing as high as 70% annual turnover of staff within the industry.With the correct tools and methods of staff training and education this can be significantly reduced says John Blasco

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The 2010 Team Clean Challenge Awards Ceremony - Prison Strand was held in London in May. Evidence suggests that prisoners who leave prison with a fully accredited assessed skill are extremely valuable to employers. Skills give confidence and a better chance of entering the workplace. Gerardine Coyne reports

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MITIE's new Real Apprentice programme has been successfully launched to help the long term unemployed and disabled members of the community back into the workplace

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MicroMag Disc - Tough small industrial scrubber dryer

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Whether it's technical support, must have benefits or industry recognition you're looking for, BICSc Membership offers a range of benefits which will enhance your career and help to improve your organisation.

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Magnum Cylinder Brush - Scrubber / Sweeper 27c - 30c - 34c

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FactoryCat XR HD Rider Scrubber Dryer

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BICSc Training & Services is a leading training provider for the cleaning industry. BICSc accredited training is managed through BICSc Training & Services.

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