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Posts about: ## Resources (3) ![Top 3 typically missed secrets of facility winterization in RI CT MA](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20November%202021%20featured%20image%20(300%20x%20175%20px)-1.png) ### [3 Secrets of Facility Winterization and Maintenance that Everyone Misses](https://blog.system4ips.com/3-secrets-of-facility-winterization-everyone-misses) Nov 23, 2022 Hoping for the best, but planning for the worst? Climate patterns are becoming more extreme. New England weather poses serious challenges to property owners, facility and property managers. Farmers Almanac predicts this winter will be no different. Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts will experience intense stormy weather. January especially will bring forth excessive rain, sleet, snow, and ice. How will you conquer these forces of nature at your workplace? ![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/3-secrets-of-facility-winterization-everyone-misses) ![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) ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Blog%20-%20August%202022%20featured%20images%20(300%20%C3%97%20175%20px)-1.jpg) ### [Top 5 Questions about Monkeypox, Answered by Professional Cleaners](https://blog.system4ips.com/top-5-questions-about-monkeypox-answered-by-professional-cleaners) Aug 19, 2022 Keeping employees, visitors, and customers healthy is everyone's concern. Being armed with knowledge is essential as monkeypox (orthopoxvirus) spreads rapidly across the country.  ![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/top-5-questions-about-monkeypox-answered-by-professional-cleaners) ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog-2025.October.3%20insider%20tips%20for%20choosing%20an%20office%20cleaning%20service-1.png) ### [3 Insider Tips for Choosing an Office Cleaning Service in RI, CT & MA](https://blog.system4ips.com/3-insider-tips-for-choosing-an-office-cleaning-service) Jul 18, 2022 Reviewing cleaning service annual contracts? It's that time of year again across many industries. This year, employees have [higher expectations](https://www.system4ips.com/why-increased-cleaning-is-actually-good-for-your-workers) for **office cleanliness**. Is your facility up to par? ![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/3-insider-tips-for-choosing-an-office-cleaning-service) ![are pollen levels getting worse? pollen on windshield](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Blog%20-%20June%202022%20featured%20image%20300x175.jpg) ### [Are Pollen Levels Getting Worse?](https://blog.system4ips.com/are-pollen-levels-getting-worse) Jun 14, 2022 Your workplace leaves you frustrated after a quick glance. Everything seems to be covered in dust. However, is it really dust or is it pollen? In most cases, if your car is pollen-covered, so is your office. Did your janitors neglect their duties? ![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/are-pollen-levels-getting-worse) [1](https://blog.system4ips.com/tag/resources) [2](https://blog.system4ips.com/tag/resources/page/2) [3](https://blog.system4ips.com/tag/resources/page/3) [4](https://blog.system4ips.com/tag/resources/page/4) [5](https://blog.system4ips.com/tag/resources/page/5) [![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)