INDUSTRY
Future proofing the cleaning industry BSCNZ CEO Sarah McBride provides an update on the latest initiatives and activities by the association including Thank Your Cleaner Day. On 6 July the BSCNZ had a formal meeting with Minister Iain LeesGalloway and his advisors. This meeting was to address the current issues facing our industry and discuss the pending law changes such as the Employment Relations Bill and Fair Pay Agreements, and potential impacts of these changes. There were some great outcomes including additional introductions to other relevant ministers to further the message of the BSCNZ and influence positive change. Through the collaborative voice of the BSCNZ, we will continue to work together to ensure government understands our industry, the issues we face and how we can future proof the well-being of the cleaning industry. Thank Your Cleaner Day is on 17 October and a big thank you goes to Karcher for partnering with the BSC globally to support this wonderful day. Through Kärcher’s endorsement, this day is now celebrated in 20 countries worldwide. This year the BSCNZ, with the help of OfficeMax, is putting together BSCNZ Thank Your Cleaner Day gift boxes. These gift boxes have elicited a great response from members and their
clients. We will plan to create these gift boxes every year, keeping the gifts novel and creative expressions of our appreciation. We wish to thank OfficeMax, Tork, Diversey and Rentokil Initial for their contributions to the gift box contents. Without their support we could not be offering this initiative. One of the main goals of the day is to uplift the morale of cleaners and show they are appreciated for their hard work. With this in mind, in conjunction with the Mental Health Foundation we will also include a “Five Ways to Wellbeing” message within the gift box. If you wish to purchase a BSCNZ Thank Your Cleaner Day gift box please visit www.thankyourcleanerday.co.nz to find out how. We look forward to celebrating the day with you all. www.bsc.org.nz