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Discover how working with commercial cleaning specialists can reduce employee absenteeism with efficient waste management techniques.

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High employee absenteeism due to illness poses a significant financial burden on businesses in Australia. Absenteeism costs the Australian economy up to $44 billion annually. On the contrary, presenteeism, otherwise known as ‘working while sick’, also presents a cause for concern due to productivity loss, and this costs Australian businesses up to $35 billion annually. 

Employee absenteeism can also be brought upon by the level of cleanliness in an employee’s workplace. According to an article by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), a clean workplace contributes to decreased sick days and helps to enhance productivity. 

In a longitudinal study by US researchers who swabbed 4,800 surfaces in offices, they found that the highest concentration of dirty surfaces was on sink faucets in break rooms, microwave handles, computer keyboards, and refrigerator handles, respectively.

The average office desk has also been found to harbour a high bacterial count. The average office desk has more than 10 million bacteria, which have been proven to be 400 times more than what a toilet seat harbours. Overflowing bins, poor handling of hazardous waste, and improper handling of food waste can bring in pests while at the same time causing foul odours. These factors, combined, can jeopardise the health of the employees due to poor waste management in the workplace. It contributes to the breeding of bacteria on many surfaces throughout the building, which can result in more employees falling sick and missing work. 

By enlisting the help of business cleaning services, facility managers can rely on a team of commercial cleaning professionals to address the issues of proper waste management. Through awareness of germ sources, staff training, and having access to the right waste management resources, they can limit the transmission of germs, allergens, and viruses. This creates a more conducive and healthy work environment for employees, which can also increase their productivity levels. 

Let’s explore four ways business cleaning services can apply their knowledge of waste management to reduce employee absenteeism in the workplace.

4 ways business cleaning services ensure efficient waste management

Segregating waste according to category

Segregating waste, such as keeping sharps and hazardous disposals from general waste, is a crucial step in efficient waste management. It involves separating waste into different categories such as recyclables, biodegradables, and non-biodegradable materials. This helps ensure that waste is disposed of properly, reducing waste being sent to landfills and minimising environmental harm.

Ensuring proper disposal techniques

To protect the environment and employees’ health, all forms of hazardous waste require proper disposal. This is useful in minimising employee sick days resulting from allergens and bacterial agents from dirty dumpages. Business cleaning professionals always keep up to date with the latest local regulations on health and safety of disposal, to ensure the safety of employees in the workplace.

Reducing waste in an environmentally conscious way

Commercial cleaning professionals effectively reduce waste sent to landfills by using eco-friendly cleaning products, minimising packaging, and decreasing the amount of paper used in offices. These methods reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal and carbon footprint. These products reduce allergies or bad reactions from harmful cleaning substances, ensuring healthy employees.

Emptying bins regularly

Regular emptying of bins is crucial for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy work environment. It prevents overflowing, reduces pest infestations and odours, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations. These professionals empty bins regularly or schedule waste collection services to maintain a conducive and healthy work environment that is free from bacteria and allergens.

ISO certified for quality

Accord Property Services is ISO certified to ensure that all our services have all the requirements for standardisation and quality assurance.

AS/NZS ISO 14001-2016: Environmental Management Systems

AS/NZS ISO 45001-2018: Occupational Health and Safety Management System

AS/NZS ISO 9001-2016: Quality Management Systems Scheme

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Why choose Accord?

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Accord provides leading commercial cleaning in Sydney and across Australia with a 30-year track record. We offer a full suite of services, from maintenance to cleaning services across Australia, to keep your properties looking pristine and well-maintained.

Our team of experts works around your schedule and helps you achieve sustainability goals and foster a healthy environment.

What our clients say

“I have dealt with several different property services providers over the last 20 years, but have never come across anyone quite like Accord Property Services. They have been looking after the commercial cleaning and maintenance of our office in Newcastle for many years now. The team from Sydney are professional and very friendly. I have found the local staff to be extremely flexible, reliable and meticulous with their work.”
Renae B
Renae B
“We have built a strong relationship with Accord Property Services since 2008. They service our four properties across New South Wales and Victoria. In the years of dealing with Accord we have found their services to be exemplary and easy to manage, regardless of the locations.”
Gerald C
Gerald C
“Having been involved with the company at various levels from dealing with their cleaners and technicians through to direct contact with their Operations Manager and Directors, I can recommend their services as always being ethical, performance and outcome driven and value for money.”
Eddie Y
Eddie Y
From our first meeting, we knew that we were in the hands of confident, capable, customer centred professionals. We engaged Accord to provide Building Management and Cleaning Services for a multiple building complex. They have worked very closely with the Strata Committee and the Strata Management company to ensure there is synergy in communication and activity. On taking up the contract they stepped into a minefield of issues that needed to be resolved and worked through these confidently and professionally. The managers regularly check in to ensure that they are delivering on their promise and regularly ask for feedback on their performance and solicit comments on anything they can do better. I have no hesitation in recommending the management and team at Accord and look forward to a long and productive term with them.
Pauline Donald
Pauline Donald
Accord property services provide Sevana apartments Lane Cove with excellent cleaning services all year. Accord cleaners are hard-working, have a professional attitude to their work and are responsive to any issues arising throughout their shift. The cleaners show excellent teamwork and keenness in doing a quality job. The cleaners are very respectful to residents at all times and attend to all requests that may arise. The quality of their work and professional attitude reflects back to Accord Property Services high standards.
Sevana BM
Sevana BM
If you are a strata owner struggling with an underperformed building manager and or cleaner and is thinking of making a change, please consider Accord. They are efficient, professional, innovative and can quickly fix your headache. Highly recommended.
Jack Liu
Jack Liu
Always a pleasure dealing with the Accord staff - Professional & Helpful. 100% would recommend their service.
Lisa Wenban
Lisa Wenban

FAQs

You may verify if they are up to date with the local regulations on waste management disposal, and inquire if they have a clear waste management plan in place.

Certain allergens may be present in offices, which include dust, mould, and pet dander. This can result in respiratory problems among employees and lead to them taking more days off from work due to sickness.

Minimise waste in the workplace by adopting proper recycling, encouraging the use of recyclable equipment, and minimising the use of paper.

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