A common request for commercial cleaning services that we receive from business owners and team leaders centers around the cleanliness of their workspace, particularly in relation to employee absenteeism. They’re acutely aware of how the health and well-being of their employees is in direct correlation to the cleanliness of their office and workplace.
Dust and dirt can accumulate everywhere throughout a workplace, particularly in those hard-to-spot nooks and crannies. This is especially true given that more often than not, employees and visitors are coming in and out of the office throughout the day. This means that they’re easily bringing in dust and dirt from the outside, as well as germs and bacteria. And this is not just from the transfer off their clothes and personal belongings, but also through coughing, talking and sneezing (particularly during cold and flu season).
When employees are absent due to illness, it has both direct and indirect impacts on a company: reduced productivity, project delays, decreased work quality, additional stress on remaining staff, as well as the potential for a company’s reputation to be negatively impacted due to missed deadlines.
Lost revenue is also a concern: If absent employees are in revenue-generating roles, such as sales or production, their absence can directly reduce the company’s earnings.
Additionally, the need to bring in temporary staffing or pay for overtime is also a potentially expensive concern.
However, maintaining a consistent cleaning schedule at your workplace will yield innumerable benefits for the health of your employees:
- Improves air quality: Regular cleaning removes dust, mold, germs, and allergens that can easily cause respiratory issues and other health problems.
- Reduces sickness: A clean, sparkling office limits the spread of germs and bacteria, especially on high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, keyboards, and phones, which can lead to fewer sick days and reduce the spread of illness.
- Reflects company values: It demonstrates a continued commitment to employee well-being and provides a source of pride and reassurance for employees.
When it comes to office cleaning and sanitation, the health and well-being of your employees and visitors will always be an employer’s top priority. By combining periodic deep cleaning with a regular cleaning schedule, you will stay well ahead of the ever-present illness-causing germs and bacteria that can easily sideline one of your valued employees. Contact us today to find out how we can help you to seamlessly create a professional cleaning schedule that works for your unique needs.