Clutter and the Environment
We are all aware that we need to consider the environment.
We are all aware that natural resources and running out and we need to get more efficient in how we use resources.
With respect to the corporate world there are 2 key types of environment:
- The world environment i.e. natural resources, water, energy etc
- The work environment i.e. how an office looks and feels, and how that relates to the efficiency and well being of those who work there.
How Clearing Clutter helps the world environment
Clearing your corporate clutter helps you respect your environment because a lot of clutter in offices is paper clutter that can be shredded and recycled, which we all know helps save trees and our carbon footprint.
How Clearing Clutter helps the work environment
Clearing your corporate clutter helps you respect your environment because a lot of clutter in offices affects not only the staff that work there, but also the first impression you are creating when your clients, or prospective clients, visit your office.
Think about your office environment right now. Take a quick look around where you are now.
- What is under your desk?
- Is there enough light?
- What percentage of your work area would you say is cluttered?
- Can you see any trip hazards?
- Have you or your work colleges commented on the state of the office?
- Is there one person in the office who is acknowledged as the ‘neat freak’?
- Are you glad to get out of the office to get away from the clutter?
A pleasant working environment is key to getting the most out of employees, according to a survey of over 100 London office staff by Metro Design.
Almost half (49%) said that an office makeover would increase their productivity and more than half thought a better working environment would make them more organised (64%) and enable greater job satisfaction (62%).
Forty-three percent are embarrassed by the current state of their offices when clients and suppliers visit.
According to employees, the effects of the working environment permeate into other business areas, impacting the ability to win new clients (40%), client / customer relations (36%), staff morale (57%) and staff retention (43%).
Unsurprisingly, when it comes to attracting new staff, the office environment is key – a significant 57% of employees questioned said that it would affect their decision to accept a job offer.
So if the clutter in your office affects staff morale, first impressions for your clients and staff productivity, what could it do for you if you invested a little time and effort in clearing the clutter?
Call us on 01295 275030 to discuss how we can help you improve your office environment by clearing the clutter.
