Since the Covid-19 pandemic, much about our daily lives has changed drastically. It’s important now more than ever to maintain a clean and healthy workplace environment so you can keep your team healthy and keep business on track. It’s our goal to help other businesses protect their workplace from the spread of common (and not-so-common) illnesses that can derail daily operations.
Why should you prioritize keeping your workplace healthy?
It helps to prevent the spread of illness and disease. While COVID-19 may be better controlled, other viruses and bacteria (like the flu and common cold) still pose a threat. A clean environment reduces the spread of germs and illnesses, keeping employees healthier. These seasonal illnesses circulate yearly and have even been causing sickness off-season. By staying on top of regular disinfection, you can protect your workplace.
Not only does promoting a clean workspace improve employees’ physical health, but it can help mentally too. Employees will feel safer and more secure in a space where they know their health is valued. This can reduce stress and anxiety for those with anxiety or complications from the pandemic. It’s our responsibility as employers to care for each and every one of our employees’ safety and well-being.
Preventing workplace illness will also reduce the number of unexpected sick days. A healthy employee is more likely to be focused and positive than one who’s feeling under the weather. In addition to individual sick days, your workplace may have a major illness outbreak. Depending on the severity, this could impact daily operations or even temporarily shut them down.
Do you need a professional cleaning service to prevent illness this winter?
The answer to this question depends on the size of your team, current work policies like flexible WFH, and your office. Yes, your office. Size, spacing, and ventilation all play a key role in preventing the spread of germs and viruses. If your team works in a space with a higher capacity and more common touch points or an older building with poor circulation, professional services might be worthwhile this season.
What does a professional service offer that’s different from doing it yourself? A few things. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed cleaning companies to invest in enhanced cleaning protocols. This includes high-end air filtration systems, electrostatic spraying, and frequent (and proper) disinfection. A professional service will also stay on top of ordering and stocking supplies like soap and sanitizer so employees can always have clean hands.
A professional service can also set up checks and preventative measures. They can help to reconfigure an office for better ventilation and physical distancing, set up barriers and dividers, and implement airflow improvements.
These practices create a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable work environment in the wake of the pandemic. Regular reviews and updates to these protocols are essential as health guidelines evolve.