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WSA Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

The scholarship committee for the Workplace Solutions Association (WSA), Powered by ISSA, is proud to unveil...
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The Digital Marketing Demystified Series—Part 1: World Class Email Marketing

In Part 1 of the Digital Marketing Demystified Series, created exclusively for ISSA, CMM, and...
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IICRC Certification Achieves ANAB Accreditation

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has received accreditation from the ANSI National...
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Nominations Now Open for C&R’s Unsung Hero Award

Nominations are now open for C&R Magazine’s Unsung Hero Award. The award is given to...
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BluSky Announces Merger with Mammoth

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a national property restoration company in the United States, has announced...
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How to Train Your Dream Team Members

So far in this series, we have covered how to find, attract, hire, build, and...

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Digital Marketing - Part 1

The Digital Marketing Demystified Series—Part 1: World Class Email Marketing

In this webinar, sponsored by Legend Brands, internationally renowned marketing expert Ron Cates explores email marketing—a tactic that can yield a great return on your investment.

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How to Train Your Dream Team Members

Experience is just a fraction of the equation. See why passion and drive are far more critical for team building.

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Handling Chronic Whiners and Complainers on Your Sales Team

In this episode of Straight Talk!, sales consultant Dave Kahle shares his recommendations on handling sales people who constantly whine and complain.

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Can Work Clothes Spread Germs?

Essential cleaning professionals frequently ask whether they can carry germs home on their work clothes and pass them on to family members or even infect themselves later in the day. What does the research show?

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4 Ways to Keep Your New Business From Failing

In the United States, roughly a third of new businesses will fail in their first year. Check out these four ways to defy the odds and achieve success.

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Overcoming Challenges With Employee Recruitment

Lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the tightening of the labor market have necessitated a fresh look at recruitment strategies.

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Online Poll: Electric-Powered Truckmounts

Across the globe, as sustainability becomes a priority for many nations, the movement for electric-powered vehicles has gained momentum. In...
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The Silica Problem and Restoration Workers

By Mark Drozdov with Amanda Hosey Silica dust or respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is a danger to most any front-line...
An infrared thermal imaging system being used during a home energy audit. The camera is pointed to a house living room wall and shows a distinct blue (cold) area within the home’s insulation. The center target area reads 59.6 degrees with a range of 51 to 65 degrees in the area. The blue area is a stud behind the wall, this is a typical reading in any stick built home. The wood's R-value is less than the insulation so the camera reads cooler in this area. Energy audits are performed to determine how efficient the house is and to suggest steps to increase energy efficiency. To the left is a window frame, the camera is pointed above a TV with a fireplace mantle on the right.

5 Tips for Better Moisture Mapping

By Amanda Hosey Moisture mapping is the foundation and core of water damage restoration since all planning for a job...
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Luster-Washed Wool Rugs: What You Need to Know

By Lisa Wagner When rugs are woven, there is often some additional work done to help create a particular finished...

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