Finding and keeping great employees is one of the biggest challenges in the professional cleaning industry. A recent survey by Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine found that 50% of cleaning companies consider recruitment and retention a significant challenge, and 76% say hiring qualified workers is their top labor concern. 

 

With labor shortages and high turnover rates, it’s more important than ever to have a solid strategy for attracting, training, and retaining top talent. Here are five ways to build and maintain a strong cleaning team.