--- title: System4 IPS Blog | Post-Pandemic description: Post-Pandemic | System4 IPS Blog - Commercial Cleaning & Infection Prevention Specialists --- [![system4 IPS logo ](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s4ips%20logo.png?width=700&height=175&name=s4ips%20logo.png "system4 IPS logo ")](https://www.system4ips.com) Open main menu Close main menu # Blogs Select Category Allergies Antimicrobial coatings Best Practices Budgets Carpet Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Deep Cleaning Disinfection Facility Services Floors Free Download Hospitality Industry Industries Janitorial Services Local News Maintenance News Post-Pandemic Property Management Resources Restrooms Schools Spring Cleaning Staffing Tips & Tricks Video This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Posts about: ## Post-Pandemic ![Workplace absenteeism & productivity are affected by Covid-19. This blog shows the importance of enhanced professional cleaning to mitigate such challenges.](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20August%202023%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [Impact of Recent Covid-19 Uptick on Workplace: A Call for Enhanced Professional Cleaning](https://blog.system4ips.com/impact-recent-covid19-uptick-on-workplace-a-call-for-enhanced-professional-cleaning) Aug 16, 2023 In these unprecedented times, the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic continue to affect various aspects of our lives. The summer of 2023 has seen a [concerning uptick in Covid-19 cases](https://time.com/6299476/summer-uptick-covid-19-us/#:~:text=CDC%20data%20shows%20that%20hospital%20admissions%20related%20to%20COVID%2D19%20had%20risen%20by%2010.3%25%20from%20July%209%20to%20July%2015%2C%20amounting%20to%20an%20increase%20of%20more%20than%207%2C000%20hospitalizations%20across%20the%20U.S.), presenting renewed challenges for businesses across the nation. The new sub variant, referred to as [EG.5, is responsible](https://cmmonline.com/news/new-variant-tops-the-covid-19-list#:~:text=more%20than%2017%25%20of%20new%20COVID%2D19%20cases) for more than 17% of the new positive cases in the US over the last two weeks. As a trusted commercial cleaning company, we feel it's crucial to address how this surge impacts workplaces, particularly in terms of absenteeism, unhealthy environments, and decreased productivity. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/impact-recent-covid19-uptick-on-workplace-a-call-for-enhanced-professional-cleaning) ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Blog%20-%20January%202023%20featured%20images%201.jpg) ### [The Impact of the 'Tridemic' on American Jobs](https://blog.system4ips.com/impact-of-the-tridemic-on-american-jobs) Jan 17, 2023 The winter season is a difficult time of year for many businesses, as the 'tridemic' of RSV, flu, and the new COVID-19 variant XBB take hold. For janitorial companies, it is more important than ever to ensure that their customer’s facilities are clean and sanitized. This is not only to protect the health of employees and customers alike, but also to reduce the risk of costly downtime due to illness. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/impact-of-the-tridemic-on-american-jobs) ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/July%202021%20Featured%20Blog%20Image%20-%20Minimum%20Wage%20Increase.png) ### [How Will the Minimum Wage Hike Impact Your Business?](https://blog.system4ips.com/how-will-minimum-wage-hike-impact-your-business) Dec 5, 2022 ## Many States Are Raising Their Minimum Wage. Many states, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut are raising their minimum wage. Understanding the impacts is what this article will cover. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/how-will-minimum-wage-hike-impact-your-business) ![Where are all the workers? Labor shortage and staffing issues](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/2022%20November%20Blog%20images%20(300%20%C3%97%20175%20px).jpg) ### [Where are all the workers? The labor shortage](https://blog.system4ips.com/where-are-all-the-workers-the-labor-shortage) Nov 14, 2022 Covid-19, which began 30 months ago, is only partially to blame. Reported infections have plummeted, pandemic restrictions are nearly gone, and life is almost back to normal. However, this isn't true for the labor force. Millions of workers are out of work due to the virus, which reduces their productivity and hours. Businesses are disrupted, and costs rise. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/where-are-all-the-workers-the-labor-shortage) ![Heightened cleaning protocols -- do they still matter?](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/August%202021%20Featured%20Blog%20image%20-%20Does%20anyone%20still%20care%20about%20cleaning%20protocols.png) ### [Does anyone still care about cleaning protocols? Survey says...](https://blog.system4ips.com/does-anyone-still-care-about-cleaning-protocols) Aug 18, 2021 # Do heightened disinfection practices even matter? Will overzealous cleaning habits continue after the Covid-era? Intriguing surveys reveal the opinions... ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/does-anyone-still-care-about-cleaning-protocols) [1](https://blog.system4ips.com/tag/post-pandemic) [2](https://blog.system4ips.com/tag/post-pandemic/page/2) [![System4PS - logo - white (transparent)](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Images/logo/System4PS%20-%20logo%20-%20white%20(transparent).svg "System4PS - logo - white (transparent)")](https://www.system4ips.com/) **Rhode Island** 60 Romano Vineyard Way #110 North Kingstown , RI 02852 [(401) 615-7043](tel:(401)%20615-7043) **Connecticut** 425 Kings Highway East Fairfield CT 06825 [(860) 469-8175](tel:(860)%20469-8175) [Follow us on Facebook](https://facebook.com/System4IPS/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://twitter.com/system4ips) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.instagram.com/system4ips/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.linkedin.com/company/system4ips)