Hiring/Training and Managing

At Swept we talk about employee retention in the cleaning industry a lot. Because 1, constant employee turnover almost always has a negative impact on customer satisfaction… and 2, we’ve surveyed janitorial business owners and found that keeping cleaners is one of the biggest challenge the industry faces. Employee turnover rates in the janitorial industry average between 75% and 375% each year. So even though we’ve written articles about how to improve cleaner retention, we feel like there is more to be said on the topic. We want to get to the root of the problem and understand: What actually causes high turnover in the janitorial industry?

With new requirements, products, and procedures, Training cleaners for your janitorial company can be more difficult difficult than ever. We’re Here to help!

Retaining cleaners is one of the biggest sticking points the janitorial industry faces. With as much as 300% employee turnover, it is the highest of any industry… learn how to put a dent in those numbers.

For our third and final entry we discuss creating a successful employee referral program. We hope you enjoy.

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This post is the second of a two part series on employee appreciation for the holidays. If you’re not sure if doing something special for your cleaners is a worthy investment, we recommend checking out the first post Should You Buy Your Cleaners Gifts This Holiday Season?. If you recognize that the holidays are a great time to start showing your cleaners you care, you’re in the right place. To spark some inspiration and get you thinking about ways you can give back to your team this December.

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