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Is Your Poor Leadership Contributing to Employee Turnover?It's easy to attribute high turnover rates and problem employees to a lousy economy or poor hiring decisions. But what if there's something else at play? What if it's also a top-down problem? Are your employee leaving because of poor leadership in your cleaning company?...
Improve Poor Employee Performance in Your Cleaning BusinessIt's pretty hard to find good cleaning technicians for your house cleaning business these days. And then when you find a good one, you might find yourself dumping extra work on her because she's so reliable and good at her job. But be cautious that you don't over-dump- on your good employees because they'll soon feel overloaded and un-motivated. Instead, think about how you can improve employee performance throughout your company so you can retain your best performers and keep them motivated....
7 Ways to Reduce Interview No-Shows in Your Home Cleaning BusinessInterview no-shows are pervasive in the residential cleaning industry. It's one of the biggest complaints we hear from cleaning company owners--and with good reason. Time is money in this business, so there's a real cost to setting aside an hour for someone who doesn't show. While you can't force people to attend scheduled interviews, there are ways to reduce your no-show rate....
Hot Weather Safety and Summer Dress Code for House Cleaning TechniciansHouse cleaning can be particularly tough during the summer months when temperatures and humidity rise. The work becomes even more challenging and potentially hazardous for cleaning crews. Prepare your business for the summer season by taking these precautions to keep your employees safe, healthy, and productive....
4 Steps to Writing Up Employees in Your House Cleaning BusinessNever an easy task, writing up an employee can be especially daunting in a small business where employees can feel like family. The longer you delay, however, the more damage the problem can do to your business, customers, and employee morale. Many business owners find it helpful to institute a progressive discipline policy- or other standardized corrective action plan. Creating consistent structure can ease discomfort and increase constructive focus, helping you and the employee quickly reach a positive outcome....
Fix the System, Not the Cleaning TechniciansHave you ever considered that some of the problems you face in your cleaning business are NOT due to cleaning technician errors? Sometimes we're too quick to place the blame on our employees. Perhaps it's the process that's broken, not the employees. So think about fixing the system instead....
Should You Hire Experienced Cleaning Technicians?Hiring an experienced cleaning technician sounds like a dream come true for a busy cleaning business owner. Certainly this be a good thing for your business -- we've hired several experienced cleaners that were wonderful employees. But before you hire based on experience, take the time to see if it's really a good thing....
10 Background Check Essentials for Home Cleaning CompaniesInviting someone into your home can feel risky, so it's essential that a homeowner feels they can trust their cleaning crews. One of the best ways to ease your clients' minds is to use these 10 background check essentials in your hiring process....
10 Interview Questions Every Cleaning Business Owner Should Ask Every CandidateTurnover is more than a headache for a residential cleaning business owner. It can also be extremely costly. Some employment specialists estimate the cost of turnover can be $500 to $2,000 per employee. To improve these discouraging figures, you want to make sure you're hiring the right people from the start. Identifying motivated, hardworking, committed people well-suited to your company and its culture isn't easy. Using these 10 questions during the interview process can help you find those perfect fits....
5 Key Elements of an Effective Training System for Cleaning CompaniesCleaning companies need effective training systems if they want to get new employees off to a good start. Without it, you'll have increasing turnover and decreasing profits. Easier said than done, perhaps, but a well-conceived, systematic on-boarding and training program can rapidly move things in the right direction....
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