Workplace cleanliness is very important for employee moral. Just like you want your customers to have a good impression of your business you will also want your employees to have the same impression. A dirty and ugly workplace will reduce overall moral and increase turnover of employees. If you don't respect your business there will be a good chance that they won't respect it either.
Let us assume that you have a dirty work area like that typically found in garages and warehouses. The floors are dark, full of dirt, the bathrooms have graffiti, the garbage cans are overflowing and the office has oil all over it. Your workers see this dirt and think to themselves "what a junk yard" and will perpetuate the problem by not taking care of their work. In other words they will continue to throw their stuff around because it is useless to be the only one taking care of the property.
Let me give you an example of a company that cared little of the condition of their building and the environment where their workers engaged in their assignments. Even though they paid slightly above market wages they continued to have recruitment problems. Injuries were higher than the standard due to oil being all over the floors and equipment thrown haphazardly around.
The cost of putting equipment and tools in their proper places, finding appropriate storage areas, and doing a little housecleaning has a reciprocal effect on other aspects of your business. A clean business can reduce injuries, help maintain morale, reduce turnover, decrease the long-term cost of building maintenance, give a positive impression to other businesses, and help in recruiting/maintaining the most qualified employees.
It should also be understood that when appropriate maintenance and upkeep is done on the building when they are needed the organization can save money in the long run. Neglecting the necessary maintenance and the protective qualities of a fresh coat of paint can cause major water and structural damage later on. You wouldn't think of not doing maintenance on your equipment would you?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
What Is Hoarding?
Hoarding is a psychological disorder characterized by an inability to throw away any items. In some cases it may be characterized by an individual who continually purchases or acquires new possessions even when they are not needed. There are also individuals who are obsessed with one particular type of item, and become obsessed with compiling as many things as possible. For example an individual may feel the need to find as many toasters as possible. This is not someone who collects different styles of toasters, but someone who constantly feels the need to find as many toasters as possible regardless of whether or not they actually work.
Hoarding can lead to a number of problems that affect all areas of the individual's life. The biggest impact may be on their personal life. Most people have seen one of these individuals appear on television on one of the more popular talk shows such as Oprah. These individuals are usually experiencing a number of problems in their lives, including their personal lives.
Imagine for a moment sharing a home with someone who has a hoarding problem. The situation may be so extreme that the person refuses to throw away old newspapers, broken dishes, and even empty soda bottles. This can put an enormous strain on a relationship as well as leading to some serious arguments and fights. In some situations this has led to divorces, or the spouse moving out of the home.
There are also medical problems associated with hoarding especially if the individual holds onto to things for a long period of time. Poor ventilation combined with a water problem can cause serious problems that lead to medical problems. The combination of factors can lead to mold troubles and because of the sheer volume of items, the individual may not see the mold. That may lead to different types of illnesses.
Hoarding is generally related to people who have an unhealthy emotional attachment to things that cross their path on a daily basis. Another type of hoarding relates to people who have problems with information processing in their brain. With this type of hoarding the person does not feel an attachment, but their brain simply cannot process the difference between trash and treasure. Rather than making the mistake of throwing away something they need, the person holds onto everything. They may want to throw away some of their belongings, but they simply cannot decide what can be thrown away and what needs to be saved.
Hoarding is a serious complex that may require psychological attention. There are a number of books available on the market that claim to cure hoarding, but most experts agree that individuals need to have counseling to solve their problem. Even with professional treatment, not all types of hoarding can be cured. There are certain situations where an individual simply does not respond to treatment. Each case is different, and depends on the situation as well as the willingness of the individual.
Hoarding can lead to a number of problems that affect all areas of the individual's life. The biggest impact may be on their personal life. Most people have seen one of these individuals appear on television on one of the more popular talk shows such as Oprah. These individuals are usually experiencing a number of problems in their lives, including their personal lives.
Imagine for a moment sharing a home with someone who has a hoarding problem. The situation may be so extreme that the person refuses to throw away old newspapers, broken dishes, and even empty soda bottles. This can put an enormous strain on a relationship as well as leading to some serious arguments and fights. In some situations this has led to divorces, or the spouse moving out of the home.
There are also medical problems associated with hoarding especially if the individual holds onto to things for a long period of time. Poor ventilation combined with a water problem can cause serious problems that lead to medical problems. The combination of factors can lead to mold troubles and because of the sheer volume of items, the individual may not see the mold. That may lead to different types of illnesses.
Hoarding is generally related to people who have an unhealthy emotional attachment to things that cross their path on a daily basis. Another type of hoarding relates to people who have problems with information processing in their brain. With this type of hoarding the person does not feel an attachment, but their brain simply cannot process the difference between trash and treasure. Rather than making the mistake of throwing away something they need, the person holds onto everything. They may want to throw away some of their belongings, but they simply cannot decide what can be thrown away and what needs to be saved.
Hoarding is a serious complex that may require psychological attention. There are a number of books available on the market that claim to cure hoarding, but most experts agree that individuals need to have counseling to solve their problem. Even with professional treatment, not all types of hoarding can be cured. There are certain situations where an individual simply does not respond to treatment. Each case is different, and depends on the situation as well as the willingness of the individual.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Why Hire an Office Cleaning Service
No matter how small your office is, you've probably learned the hard way that without frequent cleaning, your office can become a disaster zone. Clearly few office employees are going to be eager to roll up their sleeves to sweep, mop, dust, and scrub the toilet. The most convenient and cost-effective option for any small business owner is to hire a professional office cleaning service to get the job done and done right.
The benefits of hiring an office cleaning service are numerous. One of the biggest perks is that you and your employees will be able to focus on running the business rather than cleaning the business. With an office cleaning service taking care of the janitorial duties for you, you won't have to worry about going into the office early to tidy up before a client comes or to dedicate a day to cleaning that could instead be spent working on important projects. With an office cleaning service working for you, you and your employees won't have to spend any more late nights at the office vacuuming or dusting when you should really be at home relaxing.
Office cleaning is one area you simply shouldn't neglect. While it may seem enticing to save money by not hiring an office cleaning service, you have everything to lose by not outsourcing these tasks. A dirty office leads to lessened productivity. Workers are severely affected by their work environment. If the office is dusty, cluttered, and dirty looking overall, your employees' work performance will inevitably be affected. However, if you hire an office cleaning service to leave your office looking like new, you will notice a difference in the way your employees work and act. It's difficult to achieve the same results when you clean your office on your own. A professional office cleaning service has access to state-of-the-art equipment and utilizes a fool-proof cleaning system with methods and techniques that are simply incomparable to what non-professional cleaners can do.
There are plenty of good reasons why small businesses should hire an office cleaning service. Not only does it greatly reduce the hassle of maintaining a business, it also makes your office a more productive environment. Outsourcing office cleaning duties results in a much cleaner office than what you would be able to maintain on your own. This cleanliness in turn results in happier employees and increased productivity. Not to mention the state of your office says a lot about your business to clients who visit you there.
The benefits of hiring an office cleaning service are numerous. One of the biggest perks is that you and your employees will be able to focus on running the business rather than cleaning the business. With an office cleaning service taking care of the janitorial duties for you, you won't have to worry about going into the office early to tidy up before a client comes or to dedicate a day to cleaning that could instead be spent working on important projects. With an office cleaning service working for you, you and your employees won't have to spend any more late nights at the office vacuuming or dusting when you should really be at home relaxing.
Office cleaning is one area you simply shouldn't neglect. While it may seem enticing to save money by not hiring an office cleaning service, you have everything to lose by not outsourcing these tasks. A dirty office leads to lessened productivity. Workers are severely affected by their work environment. If the office is dusty, cluttered, and dirty looking overall, your employees' work performance will inevitably be affected. However, if you hire an office cleaning service to leave your office looking like new, you will notice a difference in the way your employees work and act. It's difficult to achieve the same results when you clean your office on your own. A professional office cleaning service has access to state-of-the-art equipment and utilizes a fool-proof cleaning system with methods and techniques that are simply incomparable to what non-professional cleaners can do.
There are plenty of good reasons why small businesses should hire an office cleaning service. Not only does it greatly reduce the hassle of maintaining a business, it also makes your office a more productive environment. Outsourcing office cleaning duties results in a much cleaner office than what you would be able to maintain on your own. This cleanliness in turn results in happier employees and increased productivity. Not to mention the state of your office says a lot about your business to clients who visit you there.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Your Working Environment
Over the years, you have worked hard and invested heavily in creating a professional image for your business and cleanliness and hygiene will play an important role in helping you achieve this. Your commercial carpets and rugs are more than just floor coverings or fabrics; they are significant business investments and have contributed to building your business identity.
There is little doubt promoting the right professional image to your customers, employees and a visitor is essential.
Your Business Investments – Replacement Carpeting is not cheap
The cost of replacement commercial carpets & fabrics as opposed to cleaning them can be up to 10 times; there setting up a regular maintenance program can restore your commercial investments to an almost new state. Therefore this would increase their longevity, create a healthier working environment and eliminating the need to order replacement carpets and upholstery.
The problem is that many business owners believe hiring professional carpet cleaners is expensive. They often forget that without regular maintenance and care, their commercial carpets, fabrics and rugs get damaged, soiled and dirty very quickly. Appointing a commercial carpet cleaning specialist will help to maintain the carpets, extend their lifespan. Therefore this would result in saving your business expense in the long-term.
There is little doubt promoting the right professional image to your customers, employees and a visitor is essential.
Your Business Investments – Replacement Carpeting is not cheap
The cost of replacement commercial carpets & fabrics as opposed to cleaning them can be up to 10 times; there setting up a regular maintenance program can restore your commercial investments to an almost new state. Therefore this would increase their longevity, create a healthier working environment and eliminating the need to order replacement carpets and upholstery.
The problem is that many business owners believe hiring professional carpet cleaners is expensive. They often forget that without regular maintenance and care, their commercial carpets, fabrics and rugs get damaged, soiled and dirty very quickly. Appointing a commercial carpet cleaning specialist will help to maintain the carpets, extend their lifespan. Therefore this would result in saving your business expense in the long-term.
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