NEWS OFFICE WORKERS GIVE


GERMS THE ELBOW Two in five office workers have used another part of their body to exit the toilets at work to avoid getting germs from colleagues on their hands, according to a survey commissioned by Kimberly–Clark Professional.


The findings from the research, which was conducted among 303 office workers across England, revealed that most people who use another body part to open the toilet door at work used their elbows (57%), while using a single finger or a foot (both 29%) were equally the second most used methods. Other respondents admitted using their bottoms, shoulders and knees – suggesting there is a hidden workforce of contortionists in Britain’s offices.


The results reflect the fact that many office workers suspect their colleagues don’t wash their hands after using the toilet. In total, 56% of respondents said they worried this was the case, and 72% believed that if their colleagues didn’t wash their hands routinely at work, it could cause them harm. In addition, when asked where they thought germs were most likely to lurk in the workplace, 78% cited the office toilets, with 69% mentioning toilet door handles.


Suzanne Halley, Segment Marketing Manager at Kimberly-Clark


MITIE BAG £40M CONTRACT WITH


DELOITTE Mitie has been appointed preferred bidder for a five year integrated FM contract with leading professional services firm, Deloitte, in a contract with a total base value in excess of £40m.


During the new contract, Mitie will deliver the complete range of FM services, including cleaning, pest control, waste management and health and safety management across Deloitte’s entire UK estate, comprising of 34 offices and more than 1.3m sq. ft. of office space.


6 | Tomorrow’s Cleaning September 2015


Tomorrow's Cleaning News pages sponsored by Katrin. www.katrin.com


Professional, said: “Our research shows that the presence of germs in the workplace is a significant concern for office workers, and that many go to great lengths to avoid getting harmful bacteria on their hands. Fortunately there are some straightforward steps companies can take to create an environment in which people will be focusing on business rather than the risk of catching illnesses. Raising awareness about hygiene in the workplace is critical and we can help support this by encouraging employees to wash and dry their hands regularly and keep their workspace clean.”


Kimberly-Clark Professional recommends that the careful positioning of hygiene products in the office and washroom will encourage people to use the products to stay healthy while at work. There are a number of germ hotspots throughout the office such as break out areas,


Phil Holland, Managing Director of Mitie’s Integrated Facilities Management business, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed preferred bidder by Deloitte. We will be committed to developing a bespoke FM strategy and offering expert advice and recommendations on service delivery.”


Mark Raveneau, a Property and Corporate Services Director at Deloitte, added: “Deloitte believes that it is of paramount importance that our office estate is managed to the highest level ensuring productivity and service. We look forward to forming a collaborative partnership with Mitie.”


twitter.com/TomoCleaning


meeting rooms, reception areas and entrances that can be a breeding ground for germs.


A clean, hygienic washroom with fully stocked dispensers is a minimum expectation from employees, who believe their office washroom facility says how much their company values them. In fact, research suggests that 73% of people in the business community believe a bad toilet environment indicates poor overall management.


Suzanne Halley added: “Businesses that respond to employees’ concerns about germs and washroom standards, and implement the types of measures needed, including educating staff on hand hygiene and providing the right hygiene products for people to use, will be rewarded with a happier, more engaged and more productive workforce.”


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84