CM/Spotlight: sustainability case study Jani King International Cleaner, Greener, Healthier — A New Spin On Increasing Workplace Productivity E Employees who feel comfortable in their work environment will be the most pro-ductive and the most beneficial to your business. An oftenoverlooked strategy to support improved workplace productivity is main-taining a high level of cleanliness within the establishment, through both traditional and new green practices. Not only are employees typically more efficient in a more positive working space, they can also benefit from a reduced fre-quency of office illnesses through consis-tent, quality cleaning procedures. Additionally, employers’ green clean-ing practices are becoming more and more important to individual employees, as green cleaning is valued for its health benefits as well as the lower impact it has on the environment. Stay Healthy By Going Green Considering the closed office environment in which workers have close contact with cleaning product residue, it is important to consider green cleaning practices as a way to foster a workplace that is not only clean — but healthier as well. As determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), certain con-ventional cleaners contain levels of toxic chemicals that have the potential to cause serious illness over time. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are often used to enhance product perfor-mance can be damaging to neurological functioning, while others can irritate the respiratory system. Green cleaning procedures can also support the following health benefits: ■ Reduction In Allergens: This is especially true for the nearly 1 in 3 employees who say they have aller-gies that are aggravated by something in the workplace. ■ Improvement In Indoor Air Quality: While traditional cleaners can disperse VOCs that are potentially damaging to humans and the environment, envi-ronmentally friendly cleaning products promote healthier air quality by reduc-ing the amount of VOCs released into the air while also cutting down on particulate matter that can cause increased respiratory problems. For more information on how JaniKing can provide a customized solution for your building and budget, please contact us at 1-800-JANIKING or visit us online at www. JaniKing.com. We look forward to working with you. CM Increase Productivity And Benefit Your Bottom Line It has been shown that an unclean or uncomfortable workplace environment can lead to higher levels of stress and ill-ness among office workers. Consistency in office cleanliness can help create a healthier workplace environ-ment with the following benefits: ■ More Focused Work: Ensuring that work spaces are clean and clear has the potential to reduce stress lev-els and allow workers to focus more intently on their tasks at hand. ■ Fewer Workplace-related Illnesses: An office that provides a clean work environment supports workers to maximize their full potential. ■ Fewer Microbes: Germs run rampant in office environments — the aver-age office desk fosters more than 400 times the amount of germs as a bathroom toilet — while germs con-tinuously gather on elevator buttons, printers and telephones as well. ■ Fewer Sick Days: Offices across the world harbor germs covering a wide array of surfaces that cause workers to take an average of seven sick days per year, which can be decreased by implementing a cleaning program that prevents germs from spreading. FREE INFO: Reader Service 154 or CMMOnline.com/freeinfo This content was provided by JaniKing as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, please contact Jani King International Inc. directly at 1-800-JANIKING or www.janiking.com. www.cmmonline.com 25
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