A business's image depends on several factors one of them being the simple act of keeping premises clean. This applies not only to commercial establishments but offices as well.
Clean premises are inviting. They make people feel good. Employees take pride in their place of work and clients are impressed by how well-kept everything is. For many companies, this can prove to be the deciding factor of whether people take it seriously or pass it over in favor of others.
Janitorial services are either outsourced or in-house. There are pros and cons to both and everything depends on whether the company has the means to handle the logistics. Purchasing cleaning equipment - which is expensive - hiring janitors, training them and making sure they perform their duties every single day is no easy task. For small businesses, the hassle is just too much unless it's a one- or two-man office in which case work can be handled alone. Large companies, despite having the resources, may not consider in-house teams too adept. Or, they may prefer to keep employees engaged in other work, leaving janitorial work to professional cleaners.
Cost-effective: Outsourcing the work is cost-effective because professionals complete a list of chores faster and better than untrained workers. They know what must be done, what's needed and how to work through plenty of work in a short time. Rates are also competitive so companies actually end up spending less than if they had in-house teams.
Outsourcing the work saves money in other ways too particularly in the area of insurance. With an in-house crew, insurance must be purchased to cover workers against risks associated with the job. As we know, it can be expensive especially with a large crew. Outsourcing, on the other hand, sees the cleaning service taking care of such matters. At times, clients may even be added to the service's policy to guard against third party litigation.
Services various establishments: Unlike in-house teams that focus only on their place of employment, professional cleaners are trained to work in different settings. They service schools, offices, shops, restaurants and even plants and hospitals where hazardous waste must be disposed safely. For the latter, special training is imparted so as to ensure no accidents take place.
No adjustment problems: Let's say a company that's been outsourcing its janitorial requirements has suddenly expanded so there are more employees, a larger office and more work. For the cleaning service, making the transition is no problem at all. You can't say the same for an in-house team. Moreover, the company would have to hire more cleaners, train them, and purchase more equipment.
Businesses enjoy higher productivity: For a business, focusing on non-core work like cleaning is a waste of manpower and time. It pulls focus away from core objectives. By outsourcing the work, a business is able to focus all its manpower and time on important work so the overall productivity spikes several-fold. Profit too sees a climb.
There's really no downside to outsourcing janitorial services but you can't say the same for in-house cleaning crews. The logistics, cost and effort of maintaining one is simply too great for many and not worth spending good money on. Outsourcing, on the other hand, has numerous upsides that can't be ignored.
