Whilst some of our team were on a lunch break the other day, a discussion broke out about previous workplaces our team’s had experienced.

We shared our stories of broken radiators, limited handwash and filthy carpets and agreed that there are so many combining factors which need to be in place to make for a happy place to work.

Psychologist Frederick Herzberg referred to these as Hygiene Factors and further explained that if the basics aren’t in place in a work environment, then it in turn acts as a demotivator.

Whilst factors such as salary, status, achievement and supervision contribute to a happy team member, so do work conditions.

An employee would expect an employer to adhere to good practice, providing a good standard of basic facilities. Therefore when those standards are removed or aren’t as they should be, it affects morale and productivity resulting a demotivated team and an unsatisfactory workplace.

At Nova we understand from personal experience, that one of the most important hygiene factors is a clean and tidy workplace; a space which promotes wellbeing, happiness and order in equal measure, and demonstrates to the team member just how valued, respected and appreciated they are.

It’s a quick and big win, securing the right cleaning contractor and goes a long way to show just how loved your team are.