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DELIVERING RELIABLE EMERGENCY SHELTERS




           n today’s world, where                                                                                               whether it has a floor or not.
           natural disasters and                                                                                                This protects the bottom of your
        Ithe refugee crisis are                                                                                                 tent from staying damp and
        increasingly common, the need                                                                                           catching mildew and fungus
        for reliable emergency shelters is                                                                                      over longer camping trips or
        greater than ever. When homes                                                                                           military stays. A tarp works
        are lost to floods, landslides or                                                                                       very well as a ground sheet.
        heavy winds, finding a safe and
        secure place to stay becomes a                                                                                           Sky Tents upholds the highest
        priority. Sky Tents provides that                                                                                       standards of quality, with
                                                                                                                                all products meeting SABS
        crucial refuge with its range                                                                                           requirements for military and
        of military tents, designed to
        offer protection against harsh                                                                                          emergency relief tents. The
        weather and restore a sense of                                                                                          company also offers customisation
                                                                                                                                options, allowing organisations
        dignity to those affected by                                                                                            to brand tents with their logos,
        disasters.
                                                                                                                                ensuring clear visibility of support
          Sky Tents’ durable military                                                                                           efforts on the ground.
        shelters can be used as military
                                                                                                                                 As Sky Tents keeps stock of
        tents, shelter tents, refugee tents,                                                                                    military tents on hand for a
        emergency tents as well as for                                                                                          crisis or an emergency, they
        camping tents for groups.     Sky Tents keeps stock of military tents on hand for a crisis or an emergency, they are available for sale at any time.
                                                                                                                                are available for sale at any
          Made from high-quality rip-                                                                                           time. Sky Tents is committed to
        stop canvas, available in olive   galvanised steel or aluminium   army tent, for example, can   responders. The pup tents   delivering the best products and
        green or dark beige, the military   frames and have no central   comfortably accommodate six   are two-man tents that have   service, with a knowledgeable
        tents are waterproof, dustproof,   poles, maximising interior   people for extended trips. The   two sides that meet at the top.   team ready to offer expert
        and stretchable, ensuring     space. For situations requiring   advantage of most military   They are light and can also be   advice to help customers
        suitability for any climate. Their   communal space, Sky Tents’   tents except pup tents is the   used for camping. They can be   choose the ideal tent for their
        sturdy construction provides   larger military tents can    height. You can stand upright   carried by one person and are   requirements. 
        stability in adverse weather,   accommodate groups and serve   in the larger tents and still have   extremely easy to assemble and
        while the easy-to-transport   as versatile spaces for meals,   room for your supplies as well   dismantle. Sky Tents also supply   W: www.skytentsa.co.za
        design allows for rapid setup,   rest, ablutions, or medical care.  as sleeping.          military one-man tents and
        making shelter accessible when   The tents’ versatility extends   Lightweight pup tents are   military pup tents with floors.
        needed most.
                                      to camping, where military    ideal for global relief missions,   Most of these tents have tent
           Featuring a square base with   surplus tents provide a more   offering privacy for displaced   floors but it is better to lay
        a pyramid-shaped roof, the    comfortable experience than   individuals and practical     a ground sheet down before
        military tents are supported by   standard tents. A 16×16   accommodation for emergency   erecting any tent regardless of



        CELEBRATING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF BUSINESS


        6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOUR CLEANERS THIS “THANK YOU CLEANER DAY”


           n the world of work,       unnoticed when done well, but   hotels, a clean environment   a small bonus to show the value   equipment and scheduling
           cleanliness is like oxygen –   its absence speaks volumes. And,   has been linked to increased   you place on their essential work.  regular health check-ups.
        Iessential, yet often unnoticed   a spotless office isn’t just about   consumer spending and   Financial recognition will not
                                                                                                                                 Offer Career Development:
        until it’s absent. Just as an   aesthetics; it’s a reflection of a   brand loyalty.[2] Given their   only make them feel loved and   Create pathways for
        exceptional experience at a 5-star   company’s attention to detail   remarkable impact, it’s clear that   appreciated but will also help
        hotel can be undone by a single   and respect for its employees,   cleaning professionals aren’t just   retain these skilled professionals.  advancement within the
                                                                                                                                organisation, allowing cleaners
        unkempt room, a company’s     guests and customers. It’s the   maintaining spaces – they’re
                                                                                                   Provide Comprehensive
        reputation can be tarnished by   silent ambassador of a business’s   actively contributing to employee   Training: Keep your cleaners   to grow professionally and take
                                                                                                                                on leadership roles.
        overlooked dust or grime. And, in  standards and values, quietly   wellbeing, productivity, and   up-to-date on new cleaning
        social media, one bad experience   influencing perceptions and   business success, truly making   methods, products, and safety   The reality is that whilst
        can go viral, potentially     experiences every day.”       them the unsung heroes at the   rules. This will help increase   technology such as Robotic
        impacting the bottom line.                                  heart of most organisations.                                cleaners and AI-powered
                                       Furthermore, studies have                                  their confidence and improve   scheduling systems can enhance
          According to Jeffrey Madkins,   shown that a tidy workspace   And, their jobs aren’t easy either.   their satisfaction at work.
        Marketing Manager at Unilever   can reduce stress levels,   “Often the first to arrive and last   Supply the Right Products:   efficiency, the human touch
                                                                                                                                in cleaning is irreplaceable. “I
        Professional, cleaners play a   improve focus, and even boost   to leave, their job is physically   Make sure that they have access   believe that recognising cleaners’
        vital yet often underappreciated   creativity[1]. In customer-facing   demanding. They spend long   to high-quality, eco-friendly   value improves their work
        role. “Their work may go      settings like restaurants and   hours on their feet – standing,
                                                                    walking and cleaning – and this   cleaning products, like those   satisfaction and enhances overall
                                                                                                  from Unilever Professional.
                                                                                                                                workplace hygiene,” he adds. “So,
                                                                    often leads to physical strain.
                                                                    Plus, irregular hours mean that   This will not only make their   the next time you enter a spotless
                                                                                                  job easier and keep your
                                                                                                                                office or hotel room, take a
                                                                    it’s tough to maintain regular   environment cleaner for longer,   moment to appreciate the person
                                                                    personal and family routines. Yet,   but it will also help keep them   behind that cleanliness. A simple
                                                                    they work hard, persevere and   safe.                       ‘thank you’ can brighten their
                                                                    their dedication is evident in the                          entire day – just as they brighten
                                                                    spotless environments they create,   Recognise and Appreciate:   ours with their work.” 
                                                                    day after day,” Madkins shares.  Remind your team to regularly
                                                                                                  acknowledge your cleaning
                                                                     Madkins recommends six                                     Unilever Professional offers a range
                                                                    ways that you can show your   staff’s efforts through simple   of solutions designed to enhance
                                                                                                  handwritten thank-you notes or
                                                                    appreciation for your cleaners   even awards.               effectiveness and efficiency,
                                                                                                                                contributing to a healthier, more
                                                                    and set them up for success every                           productive work environment for all.
                                                                    day, not just on ‘Thank Your   Prioritise Health and Safety:
                                                                    Cleaner Day’.                 Implement measures to protect   For more information about Unilever
                                                                                                  your cleaners’ well-being, such   Professional and their range of cleaning
                                                                     Invest in Your Cleaning Staff:   as providing proper protective   solutions, visit:
                                                                    Consider offering your cleaners                             www.unileverprofessional.co.za




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