Revitalising Workspaces: how outsourcing your cleaning can improve staff wellbeing
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, efforts to improve staff wellbeing are increasingly recognised as a crucial factor in driving productivity and fostering a positive work environment. As businesses strive to create healthier and more inviting spaces for their employees, one often overlooked aspect is the cleanliness of the workspace.
Outsourcing cleaning services to a professional cleaning company can play a pivotal role in improving staff wellness, ultimately leading to enhanced productivity, reduced absenteeism, and higher morale.
Improving staff wellbeing to boost productivity
Employee welfare encompasses various aspects, including physical, mental, and emotional health. A clean and hygienic workspace is essential to improve staff wellbeing, as it creates a conducive environment for employees to thrive. By outsourcing cleaning services, businesses can ensure that their workspaces are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, thereby safeguarding the health and wellness of their employees.
Research has consistently shown that a clean and tidy workplace can have a significant impact on employee productivity. Cluttered and dirty environments not only hinder concentration and focus but also contribute to stress and anxiety levels among employees.
Why even the Harvard Business Review has been publishing blogs and papers showing “that our physical environments significantly influence our cognition, emotions, and behaviour, affecting our decision-making and relationships with others.”
What’s more, they even go on to say that “cluttered spaces can have negative effects on our stress and anxiety levels, as well as our ability to focus, our eating choices, and even our sleep.”
Conversely, a well-maintained workspace promotes a sense of order and calm, enabling employees to work more efficiently and effectively.
And the best part is, your employees won’t even notice our cleaners are there. We can implement a cleaning schedule to suit your business hours and ensure minimum disruption. Think of us like house elves…just without the dirty pillowcases!
Reducing absenteeism and improving staff wellness and morale
One of the most significant benefits of outsourcing cleaning services is the reduction of illness and transmission of germs within the workplace.
High-touch surfaces such as desks, door handles, and communal areas can harbour harmful germs and bacteria, leading to the spread of illnesses such as colds, flu, and stomach bugs. By implementing rigorous cleaning protocols and disinfection practices, our professional office cleaners can help minimise the risk of illness transmission, thereby reducing absenteeism, improving staff wellbeing and promoting a healthier workforce.
Furthermore, a clean and hygienic workplace fosters a sense of pride and ownership among employees, leading to higher morale and job satisfaction. When employees feel valued and respected, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated in their work.
Outsourcing cleaning services sends a clear message to your staff that employee welfare and health is a top priority, which can have a positive impact on overall workplace culture and employee retention. Staff wellness matters!
Maintaining health and safety standards
Maintaining high standards of hygiene is essential for creating a safe and healthy work environment. Outsourcing cleaning services to our professional commercial cleaning company ensures that your business will comply with industry regulations and hygiene standards.
We have the expertise, training, and equipment necessary to effectively clean and disinfect all areas of the workplace, including hard-to-reach surfaces and high-traffic areas and we are well versed in all the latest updates from the Health and Safety Executive.
Don’t forget the bottom line!
Regular cleaning and disinfection not only reduce the risk of illness transmission but also help prolong the lifespan of office furniture and equipment. By investing in proactive maintenance and upkeep, businesses can save time and money in the long run, while also providing employees with a clean and comfortable workspace.
Employee welfare is not just a moral imperative; it is also a strategic business decision. A healthy and happy workforce is more productive, innovative, and resilient, leading to improved business performance and competitive advantage. So get in touch with our experienced team today for a free, tailored quotation for your office cleaning needs.
