Janico Building Services

As more contagious coronavirus variants continue to spread in the U.S., vaccine developers are racing to test and determine if their shots will eventually require an extra dose or booster shot to maintain protection against COVID-19.

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) released clarification around revised guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) related to cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2.

Half of the American population has continued to use public restrooms throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but an even larger percentage would feel even more comfortable if more touchless features were made available.

As many employers contemplate returning remote workers to the workplace, employers need multiple different but complementary approaches to keep them safe.

The risk of getting a COVID-19 infection from contaminated surfaces is extremely low, according to updated guidance published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Hygiene Theatre describes an elaborate show involving technicians in full PPE spacesuits broadcast spraying disinfectants to do battle with COVID-19. Effective theatre, it has calmed fears and generated specialty income for some contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, is it really necessary?

Janico Building Services recently announced that its part-time employees are eligible for paid time off through the company’s Rewards Program. Full-time employees have always accrued vacation days as part of their normal compensation package. Part-time employees can now redeem Rewards points for up to five days of vacation, a perk that was previously unavailable and atypical of most company offerings. The Janico Rewards Program is designed to award points to employees for the...ir efforts and loyalty to the company with the primary focus of the program being to recognize exceptional performance. Points are redeemed for gift cards from every major retailer in the United States, Amazon, restaurants, travel and even cash. To redeem points, employees login to an online catalog where new rewards options are added periodically. "2020 was a stressful year for everyone and we are constantly looking at ways to show appreciation to our employees," said Lorenzo Harris Sr., Janico's President. "Providing a benefit that our workers are typically unable to receive elsewhere is our way of putting our words into action." The new benefit represents yet another investment in Janico's team and part of the company's ongoing effort to recognize its frontline team members for their contributions.

Much has been written about managing through the lockdowns of the pandemic. But what can managers do to set themselves and their teams up for success when lockdowns and social distancing requirements are eventually lifted?

During the third quarter of 2020, office-using employment among the 15 largest U.S. markets rebounded swiftly.

Crowds cheered as semi-trucks rolled out of the loading dock at a Pfizer manufacturing plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, beginning historic journeys to deliver insulated boxes of the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine to hospitals and health departments across America.

World Health Organization officials are predicting that the destiny of the COVID-19 virus is to become endemic, suggesting it could continue to spread through the population at a steady rate despite a global vaccination effort.

Hybrid working arrangements working part time from home and part time from an office or other workplace have become the new normal during the pandemic, and many workers want to keep it that way.

Before COVID-19, shaking hands was a common way to greet people. Usually, we didn't even think about it. Fast forward to today, it might feel a little jarring if someone tries to extend their hand to us.

An approach to develop and execute health and safety regulations in your facilities.

Enforcing COVID-19 measures in your commercial buildings may slow infection rates and save lives.

Remote work is here to stay. Finding a space and routine are key to making the most of it.

Integrating touchless solutions is helping facility managers across all industries address their biggest concerns by putting health and security first.

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) announced a joint strategic initiative to accelerate the uptake of best practices that strengthen the role of buildings in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 and other infections.

While ensuring a clean and healthy work environment, facility managers also play a key role in providing an emotionally safe environment in which to operate.

In recognition of our workers who risk their health and wellbeing working on the frontlines during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all eligible Janico employees received hazard bonuses. Full and part-time employees who worked a minimum number of hours from March 1 through October 31 received 3,000 and 1,500 points by virtue of the company's Rewards Program, equivalent to $300 and $150 respectively. The Janico Rewards Program is designed to award points to employees for thei...r efforts and loyalty to the company with the primary focus of the program being to recognize exceptional performance. Points are redeemed for gift cards from every major retailer in the United States, Amazon, restaurants, travel and even cash. "This year more than ever, we appreciate that our cleaners work day and night to keep our customers' working environments clean while risking their own health," said Lorenzo Harris Sr., Janico's President. "The company's success this year is a direct result of our team members who are the real heroes during this pandemic." The bonus represents an investment in Janico's team ahead of the holidays and part of the company's ongoing effort to recognize its frontline team members and leaders for their contributions.

A key recent development in corporate America is the hybrid workforce, as employees split their time between their home and the office, rather than solely working at one or the other.

Empty offices have created more anxiety for janitors and other frontline workers as more tech companies delay any returns to the office at least through next summer.

Six in 10 Americans said they are somewhat or very likely to get a Covid-19 vaccine if doing so would lower the risk of becoming infected by about half.

There is an interesting problem for companies to solve once the pandemic passes: Should they keep their office space?

The workplace is undergoing change, yes, but its relevance and centrality to the success of an organization remains.