(OS1) Trainer Profile: Josh Sego
(OS1) Trainers are a critical piece to creating and implementing a successful (OS1) System. Beyond training their teams, they are also committed to their own continuing education. Trainers are required […]
About Andi Curry
Andi Curry is a freelance communications expert with more than 20 years of experience working with end-users, distributors and manufacturers in the cleaning industry. She has interviewed and profiled more than 100 cleaning professionals through her work with the International Executive Housekeepers Association, which has offered her great insight into the unique issues faced at the facility level. Andi then went on to Mulberry Marketing Communications where she worked directly with several industry manufacturers to develop and lead their public relations and marketing campaigns.
“We met Andi several years ago and have had the opportunity to work with her and utilize her industry knowledge.” said Ben Walker, ManageMen’s Director of Special Projects. “Her passion for the industry is fueled by the people who work in it and its broader impact on the environment and public health. We look forward to adding Andi to
our team.”
Entries by Andi Curry
Here’s to the Janitor
/in Appreciation, Management, Uncategorized/by Andi CurryAs we close out this decade, we wanted to send a quick thank you to all the hard working people who keep our buildings, homes, streets and cities clean. Here’s […]
Lean and Clean: A Checklist
/in Blog, Cleaning for Health, Management, Simon Institute, Training/by Andi CurryAs we head into the holiday season, it seems like a strange time to talk about anything “lean.” Many will spend the next several weeks feasting on a medley of […]
6 Easy Ways to Prevent Accidents from Cleaning Chemicals
/in Blog, Management, Safety, Training/by Andi CurryAfter last week’s incident at a Buffalo Wild Wings when a young manager died following exposure to toxic fumes from a floor cleaner, we’ve received several calls and emails from […]
Engaging Younger Workers: How the Provo City School District Trains High School Custodial Workers
/in Blog, Management, Training/by Andi CurryJeff Hawkins is the Director of Custodial Services with Provo City School District, which includes 18 schools — three high schools, two middle schools and 13 elementary. To clean the […]
Thank you for an incredible Symposium!
/in Blog, Management, Simon Institute/by Andi CurryWow, we’re fresh off a wonderful few days with all of our friends from the Simon Institute and feeling overwhelmed (in a good way) from all the great information, news […]
Thank You, Cleaning Workers.
/in Blog/by Andi CurryWednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, is National Custodian Day. And to celebrate, we’ve made it really easy to show the person who cleans your office, your child’s school or the person […]
How to Prepare for a Bad Flu Season with a Good Disinfection Program
/in Blog, Cleaning for Health, Management, Safety, Training, Workloading/by Andi CurrySo—do you want the good news or bad news first? Bad news: Early reports show that this year’s flu season is not looking so good. There’s a particular strain—H3N2—which is […]
How the University of Michigan Makes Sure Custodial Workers Are Seen — and Appreciated
/in Appreciation, Blog, Management/by Andi CurryIt started with a random Google search. Now it’s a growing program that unites building occupants with the people who clean their buildings, giving them an opportunity to connect and […]
The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do to Attract and Retain Custodial Workers
/in Blog, Management, Training, Workloading/by Andi CurryWhat do employees what in a job, anyway? Custodial managers often ask themselves this question when assembling a new team or filling a position opening. Finding good staff is difficult, […]