How a clean office can boost productivity [Infographic]

Take a look around your office the next time you’re in there and observe its level of cleanliness. Is it free of litter and kept in a highly sanitary condition or are there crumpled paper and discarded coffee cups strewn across everyone’s desks?

The cleanliness of a working environment can offer a strong indication as to morale, motivation and even productivity within an organization. Naturally, people will far prefer coming into a clean office than one that’s untidy and perhaps even unsanitary, which straight away makes the former group more motivated than the latter. This leads to better and more work being done and increases the likelihood of targets being met, if not exceeded. Therefore, keeping the workplace tidy is in everyone’s best interests.

Many offices will have designated cleaning staff charged with keeping the workplace in pristine condition, although everyone in the office can play their part in maintaining a clean working environment. Keeping your desk clean is your responsibility, not anyone else’s. A cleaner should not have to routinely spend time clearing trash off your work station. Don’t become that person in the office whose workspace looks like it’s just been ransacked by the FBI in search of a crucial piece of evidence.

Cleaning Services Group (https://www.cleaningservicesgroup.co.uk/) created this infographic which explains how keeping your office consistently tidy can have a positive effect on organizational performance. It’s not rocket science; light, consistent preservation of a clean workspace will make you feel better about yourself and your work.