Where Advocacy Meets Sustainability

From Mop Bucket to Industry Advisor: Derek Oliveira’s Mission to Solve Cleaning’s Toughest Challenges

In this conversation, Derek Oliveira, ISSA's Associate Director of Education, Training, and Field Services, shares insights from a career dedicated to professional development, industry advancement, and supporting cleaning professionals at every stage of their journey.

Submit Your Stories - FIFA World Cup 2026: How We Clean!

As the world prepares for the largest FIFA World Cup in history, the focus extends far beyond the stadium gates. With 48 teams, millions of fans, and thousands of support personnel moving through hotels, airports, training facilities, transportation hubs, and public venues across North America, cleanliness, infection prevention, and operational resilience will be critical to the tournament's success.

From the Jobsite to Capitol Hill: RIA Gives Restorers a Direct Line to Lawmakers

Grassroots advocacy is no longer just a conversation happening in Washington—it’s happening at the state level, and restoration professionals are being called to participate.

Why Two Out of Three Sales Hires Fail

Most companies believe they have a hiring problem. In reality, many have a hiring process problem.

Where Advocacy Meets Sustainability

Steve Ashkin, founder of The Ashkin Group, discusses the key themes from his article about advocacy and sustainability.