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How Germs can Sabotage Success in Your Business
Flu season is upon us and no one knows better then a small business owner how illness and absentee employes effect the bottom line in a businesses success.
What can a caring, concerned employer do to bring relief during this season? The answer might be as simple as becoming more informed about germs and how a few simple changes can effectively prevent illness among workers.
Research tells us that a typical telephone hosts 25,123 germs on a spot the size of a postage
stamp. We routinely use phones that host 1400 bacteria on just the mouthpiece. These are not the only concerns. Light switches, computer keyboards, doorknobs are contaminated with hundreds of microbes that make us sick. So what can we do? There are several economical measures a manager can do to keep company staff healthy and productive.
There is research that proves that when a business gets rid of germs, people stay well. A study shows that when New Zealand began sanitizing their phones and computers, absenteeism and sick days improved by 52%. At Gator Cleaning Solutions we hav specific protocols in place to sanitize phone as well as “high touch” areas to ensure we are doing are part to prevent employee health concerns.
If there is a good partnership between office staff and a professional cleaning service, there will be measurable improvements in the health and productivity in your business.
Although these measure may appear to be common sense, it is imperative that all employees be reminded that working together and following these recommendations will pay off for everyone.
The personal measures that will ensure personal health and productivity include th following:
- Encourage employees to wash hands often
- Put bottles of hand sanitizer on desks, by doors, and in restrooms
- Teach people to keep hands away from eyre, nose and mouth
- Encourage people to use tissues to cover a cough or sneeze
- Discard tissues should be discarded immediately in a wastebasket and not a drawer
- Wastebaskets need to be emptied daily
- Minimize face to face contact with people, especially those who are sick
- Encourage telecommuting where possible
Remember, some cleaning activities are easy to overlook and those can be the most costly. Investing in a quality cleaning service is the most important component of keeping clients and employees happy and healthy. When you hire a commercial cleaning service, be sure to ask about proven methods and checklists they implement to optimize success.
Final tip- Disinfecting wipes reduce germs and bacteria by 99% on commonly touched phones, computer keyboards and office furniture. Keep in mind the material you intend to wipe and product labeling to prevent any damage to furntiure and electronics!
If you found this blog post helpful…check out other blog posts or our website at gatorcleaningsolutions.com
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