Proper hand hygiene is crucial, and Amy Milshtein weighs the pros and cons of two main types of soap dispensers: bulk and closed cartridge. Bulk dispensers are cost-effective and environmentally friendly, but they can become breeding grounds for bacteria, potentially transferring contaminants to hands even after washing, experts say. For this reason "they do require additional maintenance activities and practices," says Shari Solomon, president of CleanHealth Environmental.

Bee-Clean Building Maintenance has embraced environmental, social and governance principles, recognizing their importance in today's corporate landscape. Sustainability "doesn't only affect the environment, but green cleaning solutions impact the health of our clients and their tenants," writes Joey Correia, Bee-Clean Ottawa's vice president of operations for Eastern Ontario.

The Senate rejected the National Labor Relations Board's joint-employer rule in a 50-48 vote on a Congressional Review Act resolution on Wednesday. The resolution now goes to President Joe Biden, who has threatened to veto it.

The Office of Management and Budget's review of the Labor Department's new overtime rule has been finished, OMB's website indicates. The rule is expected to make many more workers eligible for overtime pay.

Maximum workers' compensation benefits in Kansas will rise from $155,000 to $400,000 for permanent total disability and from $130,000 to $225,000 for temporary total, permanent partial and temporary partial disability under a bill signed by Gov. Laura Kelly. The legislation also tightens the criteria for injured workers to continue receiving care after they reach maximum medical improvement.

Leaders, especially those working to get their business off the ground, can feel overwhelmed by all the tasks they've taken on, the meetings they must attend, the limited resources and the uncertainty of success, writes Naphtali Hoff, who provides examples of such challenges. "The pressure to succeed can be immense, leading to stress and anxiety, which can negatively impact productivity," Hoff notes.

BSCAI is thrilled to host the 4th Annual Virtual Human Resources Summit on Wednesday, April 17, where human resource professionals and leaders in the BSC industry will get top-of-mind insights for keeping an HR mindset for all things workplace culture, career pathing, employee recruitment, data deep dives, and more!

BSCAI's Certification programs set the standard in the building services industry and are a symbol of excellence. The Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE), Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM), and Registered Building Supply Professional (RBSP) designations signify that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in the building services profession. Earning the credentials allows you to further enhance your personal and professional knowledge and image to gain the competitive edge you need to succeed in today's world.