How staying tidy helps to keep employees
People are strange social animals. They don’t always act on reason, and pick up subtle cues intrinsically. And of course, your employees are no different.
In a tough economic climate, companies have less room than ever for error. You’ve spent a lot of time and money hiring the best people, and now you want to keep them. (And keep them motivated as well)
In a purely rational world, common sense would dictate that employees will simply go where the money is, and that their career decisions are based completely objectively on salary. But surprisingly, this is not always the case.
More and more, psychologists and business management experts are discovering that work environment is a primary factor in making the decision of whether or not to switch companies. In other words: Once an employee loses respect for the company, they start looking for better options.
And respect is a funny thing… It can take years to build, but it can be lost in an instant. And often, respect for the company is an attitude that’s subconsciously learned from others in the work environment. And if the meme catches on, you wind up with a very difficult PR situation.
That’s why it’s important to set a good example. As an authority figure, you have a lot of influence on how others treat their jobs.
So set a good example. Treat every part of your company with tremendous respect and reverence. Treat your office like a sacred temple, making sure that it’s always clean and spotless. It may be tough at first, but once you get into the habit, you’ll notice that the mood will catch on.
Positivity is contagious and spreads rapidly.
Of course, with the 10 hour days that so many office managers seem to be working these days, you may be asking “where will I find the time?”
In this case, you may want to take on the assistance of a professional commercial cleaner.
So make the effort. Your employees will notice, and the results will show it.