You may not realise it but your office could be a health hazard to the people that work in it. If you have refurbished your office with the type of furniture that concentrates on staff comfort and on health and safety then that is great. The right kind of office furniture is important because it helps staff morale, lessens the amount of absence and increases productivity. But are your office and your furniture clean?

The office can be a germ laden place, people come to work with coughs and colds and very soon the bugs have spread round the whole of the office. Tissues go into bins and people aren’t always as particular as they should be. Unless those bins are emptied and washed out on a regular basis then the germs will stay there and multiply. Your new office furniture will not look good for long if it is not dusted and kept clean. If you want a healthy workforce then you should ensure that you also have a clean and healthy workspace. Cleaning companies may be an added expense but you will soon make savings because your employees will be healthier and happier and less likely to take time off work.