TRSA Chair Profiled in Business Journal

02/12/2021

Noël Hammer Richardson, TRSA chair and president of Shasta Linen Supply, Sacramento, CA, recently was highlighted in an article in the Sacramento Business Journal. In the article, titled Local Businesswoman Leads ‘Silent,’ but Crucial, Industry, Hammer Richardson discusses the family business, and how Shasta and other operators are surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, among other topics.

Unitex Highlights Eco-Friendly Efforts at New Plant

02/12/2021

Unitex enters Massachusetts with a 90,000-square-foot automated healthcare laundry and uniform service facility, bringing more than 200 jobs to Lawrence, a city which currently ranks third in highest unemployment for the state outside of Boston. The facility consists of both processing and delivery operations to service the state’s vibrant life science and healthcare industries, according to a news release.

COVID Update: TRSA Releases First Business Pulse Survey of 2021

02/12/2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on various sectors of the U.S. economy, TRSA recently surveyed its members in the linen, uniform and facility services industry to get an update on how they’re holding up as the virus surges nationwide. A total of 75 companies responded to the survey, which included new questions regarding recent stimulus measures, rehiring and hiring new employees, and vaccination efforts, among others.

Standard Operating Procedures: Key to Enhanced Performance

02/05/2021

If you want to achieve continuous improvement for your linen, uniform and facility services company, a good place to start is developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. The benefits of having SOPs in place include standardization, communication and clarity between departments, plus a regular process for training and onboarding new employees. SOPs also can help your company show customers that your quality system is sound. Another plus is that they can help staff meet qualifications for certification programs, such as Hygienically Clean.

Alsco Pays Employees to Get the COVID Vaccine

02/05/2021

As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, Alsco Uniforms, Salt Lake City, remains committed to working closely with public health agencies in facilitating the vaccination of employees. Hourly employees will receive paid time off to get vaccinated, according to a news release.

Expanded TRSA Web Section Guides Vaccination Strategy

02/05/2021

Documents, webpages and microsites from public authorities (notably the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]) and private organizations are now available on www.trsa.org to guide management and employees in navigating shifting COVID-19 vaccination scenarios.

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