Why a clean office makes a happier employee!

Did you know health related employee time costs business owners money? The cost of a dirty workplace far outweighs the cost of keeping a space healthy and clean. According to a study conducted by ISSA over $200 Billion is lost from employee productivity linked to health problems. Investing time and money into clean workspaces and sanitization can greatly impact the health of your employees and the productivity of a company. 

Some impacts employees notice:

• Better respiratory health and reduction of airborne pathogens (read the study here) 
• Better focus on work projects (read the study here)
• Better productivity (read the study here)

Offering a clean work environment for your employees is a great way to increase productivity and foster an environment of creativity. Employees notice messy spaces and want to work in a space that is comfortable. Ensure your employees have their eyes on the prize by taking away distractions that are interfering with focus and productivity. 

The Psychology of a Clean Workspace

According to a study conducted by Nuvance Health, clutter can increase stress and insomnia for individuals. Creating a clean environment can reduce workplace stress and foster an environment of collaboration and creativity. Healthy employees are more likely to focus on work and offer valuable and measurable impacts when health or financial distractions are no longer areas of concern.

Put the employee first and the rest will follow. When employers have happy employees they are more likely to offer a pleasant client experience and in turn bring in more business. Finding ways to reduce stress and remove clutter can impact a business greatly.  Elevated cortisol levels can reduce a person’s ability to focus and offer a meaningful impact to their work.  

Creating a Positive First Impression

Cleanliness is an important aspect to almost everyone. ISSA conducted a study with over 1000 respondents ranking the importance of cleanliness in retail and office spaces. Among 15 other aspects, cleanliness was ranked as the highest importance to customers and employees when considering the atmosphere of a location. With 33% of respondents saying they would not purchase food from a restaurant if the lobby or entry was dirty. 

These insights on customer and employee satisfaction in cleanliness can help businesses make more educated decisions on spending for future cleaning needs. Investing in a clean space is proven to be worth the cost time and time again. 

Investing time into cleaning a business no longer becomes a question of whether it is worth it, but it becomes. Who can meet the customer and employee needs? 

It is important to do research on industry specific needs and find cleaning solutions that offer specific scopes of work for the company seeking the service. 

JaniServ Inc offers industry specific cleaning solutions and office cleaning benefits that far outweigh the cost of the service. Cleaning contracts can be specified to needs and specific customer requests depending on the budget and industry. 

How Cleanliness Boosts Productivity

Some businesses have created clean desk policies to help ensure employees are working at their highest potential, but is that enough? Employees notice messes all over the workplace and a clean desk just isn’t enough to improve productivity for an entire organization. Regular cleaning schedules can ensure a clean environment for employees and customers alike. 

The benefits of cleaning your office building can greatly impact a business and improve daily and weekly productivity. Implementing a Janitorial service or hiring on a cleaning team can reduce work related stress and build trust between employees and employers.