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CMI Workforce Management & Training Flashcards

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  1. What does CMI recommend as the best approach to reduce high turnover rates in custodial departments?

    Answer: Invest in training, recognition programs, and clear career pathways

    CMI research consistently shows that employee retention improves when organizations invest in professional development, acknowledge achievements, and offer advancement opportunities.

  2. In CMI management, what is 'absenteeism rate' used to measure?

    Answer: The percentage of scheduled work time lost to unplanned absences

    Absenteeism rate tracks unplanned employee absences as a proportion of total scheduled hours, helping managers identify workforce reliability issues.

  3. Which type of employee orientation content is specifically emphasized in CMI's onboarding guidelines for new custodial workers?

    Answer: Hazard communication, SDS locations, and emergency procedures

    CMI stresses that new employees must immediately learn where SDS sheets are kept, how to handle chemicals safely, and what to do in an emergency.

  4. What is the CMI's recommended approach when a cleaning employee consistently underperforms despite coaching?

    Answer: Follow a progressive discipline process with documented steps

    CMI management guidelines call for progressive discipline — verbal warning, written warning, suspension, then termination — with documentation at each step.

  5. According to CMI standards, what is the purpose of maintaining accurate time and attendance records in cleaning operations?

    Answer: To support payroll accuracy, track productivity, and provide data for workforce planning

    Accurate time and attendance data enables correct payroll, reveals patterns in absenteeism, and provides the labor hours needed to calculate true productivity rates.

  6. What staffing model does CMI associate with specialization, where different workers handle specific tasks (vacuuming, trash, restrooms) rather than all tasks in one area?

    Answer: Team cleaning

    Team cleaning assigns specialized roles to team members so each person becomes highly efficient at their specific task, increasing overall productivity.