We spotlight the importance of hand
hygiene to improve public health, serve as a trusted
resource and raise awareness of leading-edge hand
hygiene and skin health scientific advancements through the GOJO Hand Hygiene Blog.
GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and communication professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, saving lives and making lives better
through well-being solutions.
A Focus on Improving Healthcare Worker Skin Health
6/1/2016
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
Hand hygiene plays an important role in reducing the spread of infection in healthcare but, as we all know, there are barriers to hand hygiene compliance. One of the challenges we often see is that healthcare workers aren’t using the hand hygiene products available to them because they irritate their skin. This is why having products formulated to improve skin health is critical and why we are focusing on this topic at the GOJO Symposium at this year’s APIC Conference.
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Securing the Next Generation of Skilled Technical Workers
5/28/2015
By Mark Susanek
Marketing Associate II, Industrial, GOJO Industries
One of the most pressing challenges facing the skilled trades is how they can attract younger talent to join their workforce. According to the Manpower Group’s 2014 Talent Shortage Survey, jobs for skilled trade workers are the hardest to fill.1 In fact, skilled trades have been the most difficult to fill since 2010.2 So what can employers do to secure the skilled trade workforce of the future? At GOJO, we see the solution in collaboration.
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The Do's and Don'ts of Hand Care for Backyard Mechanics
4/27/2015
By Diana Costanzo
Sales Vice President - Automotive & Textile
It's time to get out and tinker in the garage. Keep your hands healthy with these tips.
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Little Things Pay Big Dividends
1/8/2014
By Harold Tyreman
Retired Vice President, Sales and Marketing, GOJO Industries
Businesses invest billions in technology, engineering and people to gain advantages. It’s easy to understand why attention to those areas is important. But it’s also easy to overlook how far a small investment at employees’ wash basins can go in boosting attendance, morale, productivity and profits
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Improve Your Employees' Hand Hygiene and Productivity
10/8/2013
By Harold Tyreman
Retired Vice President, Sales and Marketing, GOJO Industries
The lack of attention on hand hygiene regimens in manufacturing facilities can have a significant negative impact on employee health.
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