Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Podcast - Interviews & Insights by TRSA
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Who exactly are the thought leaders in the $18-billion-plus linen, uniform and facility services industry? This podcast aims to shine a light on this industry's more than 200,000 employees through thought-provoking interviews with industry insiders and business experts on issues critical to your company and workforce. Most Americans might not realize it, but they benefit at least once per week from the cleanliness and safety of laundered, reusable linens, uniforms, towels, mats and other products provided to businesses, retailers, manufacturers, healthcare facilities, restaurants and hotels.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 26min
Episode 50 – Establishing Culture and Leading with Empathy
Nicole Belyna, field services director at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), discusses how to establish culture at your workplace, the impact of open and transparent communication on your organization's culture, and the ways that the pandemic affected workplace culture. For more information on TRSA's upcoming HR, Health & Safety Summit in Chicago, visit www.trsa.org/hr-hs.
Mar 31, 2022 • 27min
Episode 49 – Employee Engagement: Getting the Right People on Your Team
Dan Gonder, COO and co-owner of Six Disciplines Consulting Services, shares expert insights on enhancing employee engagement. He emphasizes the need for strategic planning to foster positive workplace relationships and reduce turnover. While compensation is important, Gonder argues that personal connections and recognition play vital roles in job satisfaction. He also introduces tools like the 'anti-misery worksheet' to help managers implement effective engagement strategies and create a more fulfilled workforce.
Feb 28, 2022 • 33min
Episode 48 – Using Proven Teamwork Strategies to Ensure Success
Dan Gonder, the chief operating officer and co-owner of Six Disciplines Consulting Services, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of using proven teamwork strategies such as the ideal team player and the working genius assessment, among others, to ensure the success of your organization's strategic plan. To view a Ted X talk from Patrick Lencioni on the ideal team player concept, visit https://youtu.be/PRh80RyT74I.
Jan 31, 2022 • 26min
Episode 47 – Successful Strategic Planning
Eric Kurjan, the president of Six Disciplines Consulting Services, a firm that has worked with several leading organizations in the linen, uniform and facility services industry, shares his thoughts on strategic planning, and how to set a plan in motion for your business and employees to succeed. For more information, visit www.trsa.org/podcasts.
Dec 1, 2021 • 31min
Episode 46 – Preparing for OSHA's COVID-19 ETS
Martine Wells, a partner at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, gives an update on the status of the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 vaccinations. Wells will explain and clarify the regulation, outline the steps for compliance and discuss its impact on the linen, uniform and facility services industry. For more information, visit TRSA's Coronavirus Resource Center at www.trsa.org/covid19.
Oct 29, 2021 • 12min
Episode 45 – Industry Financials, Labor Issues & More
Andrew Wittmann, a senior research analyst at Robert W. Baird & Co., shares his thoughts on the latest data from the Textile Rental Services Survey, a collaborative effort with TRSA, as well as other issues impacting the linen, uniform and facility services industry, such as the ongoing labor shortage. For more information on the survey, contact Wittmann at awittmann@rwbaird.com or Justin Hauke at jhauke@rwbaird.com.
Sep 30, 2021 • 7min
Episode 44 – Increasing Your Route Efficiency
Jeff Blum, route supervisor; and Matthew Callope, service manager, at Huebsch Services share their thoughts on the company's recent improvements on the route. For more information on TRSA's Industrial, Uniform & Workwear Committee, contact Ken Koepper at kkoepper@trsa.org.
Aug 31, 2021 • 12min
Episode 43 – Facility Services: Building a Culture of Adding Value
Jay Rasmussen, the vice president of sales at Balfurd Linen Service, Tipton, PA, shares best practices for boosting your facility services offerings and revenues. For more information on TRSA's Industrial, Uniform & Workwear Committee, contact Ken Koepper at kkoepper@trsa.org.
Jul 30, 2021 • 16min
Episode 42 – Repurposing Textiles: Prudential and Ambercycle Team Up
Chris Welch, the president of Prudential Overall Supply, discusses the company's commitment to sustainability through its Clean Green certification, and how its focus on eco-friendly practices led to its collaboration with Ambercycle, a TRSA supplier partner committed to recycling textile goods, led by CEO Shay Sethi. For more information about TRSA Clean Green certification, visit www.cleangreen.org.
Jun 30, 2021 • 11min
Episode 41 – Industrial Insights: COVID Recovery, Direct Sales & More
John Auriemma, the president of American Wear Inc., East Orange, NJ, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, direct sales opportunities, the benefits of Hygienically Clean certification and more. For more information on TRSA's Industrial, Uniform & Workwear Committee, contact Ken Koepper at kkoepper@trsa.org.
