During the week, a full-time office worker will spend more of their awake time in the office than in their own home. Encouraging your workers to keep their desks and surrounding areas free from clutter not only helps to keep their minds clear of distractions but also shows professionalism in front of their peers and clients. Here are a few pointers that might help you to declutter the office.
Provide employees with suitable stationery
Most offices, big or small, will have a stationery shelf/cupboard/room where they can find storage folders, filing equipment and other office accessories designed to make their job easier. Ensure that this dedicated zone is kept orderly and well-stocked to enable your team to access what they need, when they need it. With a variety of items to choose from, there will be no excuse for any paperwork or pens to be left lying around! If you run a large business, you may want to consider hiring someone to manage and order the stock; however, if you don’t have the means to do this, why not assign the responsibility to one of your valued team members for a small reward?
Create a lunch and coffee break area
Although it is tempting – especially when you have a packed diary – to eat your lunch at your desk whilst getting on with some work, lead by example and take your food to the dedicated eating area. If you don’t have space for a kitchen, a table set aside from the general office area will also work, but be sure to provide bins for waste. Not only does this keep mess to a minimum but also it encourages sociability in the office. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) explains the legal requirements in terms of office facilities.
Find commercial cleaning in Belfast
It is all very well putting bins around the office, but who is in charge of emptying them and keeping the communal areas clean? You might like to consider using a company that provides commercial cleaning in Belfast. These can set up a daily or weekly cleaning rota to assist in keeping your office looking and feeling great – no employee wants to work in a dirty office!
With these helpful tips, you can have your office looking pristine in no time!