“The state of the toilets can have a major effect on employees’ wellbeing.”


For example, the Tork PeakServe Hand Towel Dispenser requires a low pull force to access a towel, while the Tork Skincare Dispenser has been designed to be particularly easy to operate, even for people with low hand strength. It has been given the seal of approval by the Swedish Rheumatism Association as a result.


According to the YouGov study, toilet paper run-outs are a worry for 45% of employees while 30% fear that there will be no soap available. 18% are concerned that the hand drying facilities will either be inadequate or non-existent.


Efforts should therefore be made to ensure that supplies of toilet paper, soap, and hand towels are never allowed to run out. This can be achieved via a combination of high-capacity dispensers, consumption-controlled units, and technology.


Tork Vision Cleaning is a smart system that allows cleaners to remotely check on which dispensers are running low via ‘connected’ washroom dispensers. This allows them to top up the units whenever it suits them, avoiding the risk of run-outs.


Long-lasting systems that give out only one shot of soap or sheet of paper at a time will help to cut down usage and prevent the risk of run-outs. For example, the Tork Skincare Dispenser houses 2500 shots of foam soap compared with around 1000 in most liquid soap units, ensuring a continuous supply.


The Tork PeakServe Hand Towel Dispenser also helps to prevent run-outs because the unit caters for over 1000 washroom visitors between refills, 600 more than most other dispensers. The towels are dispensed singly to naturally reduce consumption, which is also a key sustainability benefit.


The Tork Coreless system also ensures a continuous supply because it can be topped up at any time while the compact rolls last up to five times longer than conventional toilet rolls. The system offers major


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sustainability benefits because the coreless technology results in 88% less waste.


Dispensers designed to prevent over-consumption and reduce waste will demonstrate a level of sustainability on the part of a company and impress environmentally-aware staff members. Other sustainable measures could include the provision of waterless urinals; dual flush toilet systems that allow visitors to choose between a half or a full-flush option, and taps that turn on and off automatically to prevent washroom users from leaving them running.


Offices can further enhance their sustainability credentials by signing up for Tork PaperCircle. They will then have their used washroom hand towels picked up from their premises and taken to local recycling centres where they will be turned into other tissue products. The service enables businesses to reduce their environmental footprint by 40% compared with current waste handling options.


According to the Tork Office Trend Report, bad smells in office washrooms are a common ‘pet hate’ among staff, so a good air freshening system should be installed to help combat malodours. Tork offers air fresheners in Floral, Citrus, and Tropical fragrances in spray format, as well as Tork Apple Air Freshener Tabs.


In an age when staff are reluctant to return to the office, companies need to work hard to attract high-calibre staff and build teams that enjoy working together at a communal site. So, it’s more important than ever to provide facilities that will ensure the wellbeing of employees.


The office washroom should mirror the rest of the facilities and provide an inviting and pleasant environment where staff will feel comfortable, valued, and safe. This means high levels of hygiene – coupled with aesthetically-pleasing systems that are pleasant to use – are essential to the wellbeing of employees today and into the future.


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