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Purpose: A Key Point of Attraction for the Restoration Industry

The Part Meaning Plays in Attracting, Retaining and Empowering Employees, According to Research

September 27, 2021

The critical relationship between meaning and workforce management with real data points business leaders should take note of, based on a survey of 7,000 employees in seven countries.

Real Stories in Restoration

Getting to Know You

Valerie King

August 25, 2021

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I’m excited to expand on our popular Ask the Expert podcast with a subseries, called Real Stories in Restoration. It will capture the journeys of the people in restoration – how you got here, the work you do and tools you use, lessons learned, memorable projects, advice for industry peers, etc. I invite you to join me in sharing your story!

A New Face at R&R: Building on a Strong Foundation

Valerie King Joins R&R as New Editor-In-Chief

Valerie King

July 14, 2021

As the new R&R editor-in-chief, I am honored and humbled to follow the legacy Michelle Blevins leaves behind—of building a respected, sought-after resource for the industry based on trust, relationships, and valuable content.

Why Don’t You Respond to Emails?

Michelle Blevins

June 1, 2021

Over the last few years, my passion for email etiquette seems to have ramped up a notch, or five.

Guest Blog

Is Surface Cleaning Still Necessary in an Effective COVID-19 Control Plan?

Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS

May 10, 2021

By taking cleaning and disinfection seriously, it helps enable employees and visitors to feel safer while also reinforcing the seriousness with which the organization addresses the health and well-being of all occupants.

What's That SMELL?! Blog Sponsored by Odorox

What Is the Strongest Odor Eliminator Available?

Tom McArdle

March 15, 2021

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Nuisance odors are a problem. After all, even the most attractive property can be marred by a foul smell that everyone notices. Bad odors can cause frustrations for employees, clients, tenants, and customers. In many situations, they can also be a sign of something that is unsafe.

Mergers & Acquisitions in the Restoration Industry

Michelle Blevins

March 5, 2021

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As I’m writing this, we are nine weeks into 2021, and I have posted a news item regarding an industry acquisition or merger almost every single week. Some of the deals are with industry suppliers and vendors, but largely it’s restoration companies. In most cases, one company purchases another, but in others, a private equity firm has come in and made an investment.

Guest Blog

Earning Consumer and Employee Trust in the “New Normal”

Joe Rubino Eric Pearlman

February 22, 2021

88% of consumers are more likely to frequent a business with clear cleaning and disinfection protocols, according to a Kantar U.S. 2020 study.

SMART Goals

Michelle Blevins

January 1, 2021

Welcome to 2021! Since most New Year’s resolutions fail, I’ve found that following a special acronym helps me create attainable goals, and see the process through.

So Long, 2020!

Michelle Blevins

December 8, 2020

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, GOODBYE! While I’m certainly being cognizant enough to enjoy the Christmas season with my family, I am also (like many of you, I’m sure), ready for a New Year!