In the world of business, cleanliness is often seen as a minor detail – a cosmetic concern rather than an impact on success. However, workplace hygiene is far from inconsequential and in fact, affects everything from employee health and productivity to company reputation.
1. Employee Health:
Maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace is one of the
most effective ways to ensure employee health and
well-being. When one employee falls ill, it can cause a
domino effect on others if germs and allergens are not
controlled and removed effectively. An unclean workplace
becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses, leading
to the spread of infections and sickness. Sick employees
are less productive. When sick days are taken, it
costs the company money, strains colleagues,
disrupts workflow and causes delays.
2. Employee Morale:
Employees working in a tidy well-organised environment
tend to be more motivated and satisfied with their job role.
A clean environment makes employees feel valued and
respected. This boosts morale and increases positivity. When
team morale is higher creativity and job performance
increase. Discontented employees who experience low morale
within the workplace are likely to seek employment
elsewhere. This leads to higher staff turnover rates and
additional recruitment and training costs.
3. Impressions Matter:
A well-maintained and clean workspace is an extension of
your brand. A clean workplace conveys professionalism,
attention to detail and commitment to excellence. When
clients and visitors see a clean and pleasant workspace, it
positively influences their perception of your business. It shows your business is organised and efficient.
4. Safety First:
Hygiene isn’t just about cleanliness, a clean and tidy
workplace reduces the risk of accidents and injuries.
Cluttered offices with rubbish left around, poorly
maintained flooring and uncleared spillages on the floor, all pose slipping and tripping hazards.
Why Hiring a Professional Cleaning Company Matters
Professional cleaners have the training and experience to clean your workspace thoroughly. They know the best practices, products and techniques to stop the spread of and keep your environment germ-free.
A cleaning company will develop and implement an efficient cleaning schedule ensuring that no area is forgotten and everywhere is kept consistently clean.
Your employees already have their own job roles and responsibilities cleaning tasks take time away from their core functions.
Believe it or not, a cleaning company has more responsibility than just emptying the bins and vacuuming the floor. They must ensure that cleaners are complying with all health and safety and COSHH regulations surrounding chemicals used, ordering stock needed, providing the correct training, maintaining equipment needed and covering any staff holiday and sickness.
Conclusion
Workplace hygiene extends far beyond simple cleanliness, affecting the physical and mental well-being of your staff and the profit and success of the business. By prioritising the hygiene of your building you are investing in not only a clean safe environment but the overall health of your staff, business and its reputation. By enlisting the services of a cleaning company you can take all the stress and strain out of worrying about the upkeep of the cleaning tasks knowing that it is in professional hands.
Servicing a 30 mile radius of Rugby, Warwickshire, including Lutterworth and Northampton, Solutions Services Ltd are highly experienced in commercial cleaning and can take care of all your sites cleaning needs keeping your employees, visitors and clients happy and healthy.
