Cleanliness May Not Be Godliness But It Is Vital to Great Business

Cleanliness is next to godliness or so they say.

It is definitely true that there is power to wield in keeping your business facility spotless consistently:

• Psychologically, a clean office instills positive vibes in both your employees as well as in business associates and clients.
  
• Clean offices are healthy offices.
  

Both of these factors create an innovative, focused work centre inspiring confidence not only in clients but in employees and business associates as well.

The physical building that contains your office space is the main headquarters of your business. You and your employees spend over 6 hours per day in this space. It is the centre of your company's hard work and innovation.

It is also the place where meetings with clients and business associates happen. It is vital, as facility manager, that you do all in your power to make a fantastic impression.

A soiled, messy and unorganized office creates a number of serious negative effects for your business and brand. Clients receive the message that your office is unprofessional and disorganized if their eyes perceive clutter and dirt upon first entering your facility. If you can't keep your office clean and organized potential clients will be left with the impression that your work effort will follow suit. That is not a risk the majority of clients are willing to take when deciding where to spend limited funds.

Cluttered, dirty offices will also have a huge impact on your employee’s confidence and productivity. Employee productivity improves dramatically when they enjoy going to work. And they will enjoy and respect their workplace more when they know it will be clean when they return each day.

As with clients, the eyes of your employees are immediately drawn to clutter interfering with concentrating on the task at hand. Maintaining optimum productivity from your employees is impossible in a soiled, messy office.

Dusty, moldy workspaces also have a detrimental impact on your employees' well-being:

• Dust and mold trigger allergies causing sneezing, sore throats, runny noses and itchy eyes.
  
• These impurities depress the immune system leading to the rampant spread of flu and colds.
  

Illness means your employees will need time off work to recover. Allergies may not mean time off but those affected will be tired and irritated. They will definitely not be in prime productivity mode. In both cases, your bottom line is affected. Projects will be delayed or other staff will be forced to pick up the slack leading to stress and you guessed it, sicker and less productive employees. It is a vicious cycle that fortunately has a cost-effective solution.

A negative first impression tarnishes your brand. When potential clients walk through your doors, they will immediately assess your company based on what they see:

• Are the floors dirty? Are there unpleasant odours?
  
• Are the windows smeared and cloudy?
  
• Are the counters cluttered and work space unorganized?
  

If you can answer yes to even one of these questions, your business is in trouble. You will lose clients and professional respect for your company brand will be diminished.

A clean, spotless office is impressive. Your brand is seen in the best possible light. Clean and organized suggests you pay attention to details. Ensure you maintain order and clean by leaving the work to the professionals. Hiring a corporate cleaning service is a cost-effective measure that ensures all details in keeping your facility in tip-top shape are maintained. It is an investment that pays dividends in increased employee production and dramatically improved customer satisfaction.