Fun Fact: Reports show that absenteeism and presenteeism costs Australian workplaces up to $17 billion per year. Absenteeism, the non-presence of an employee at their job, and presenteeism, when employees attend work despite being unwell, are often exacerbated by different factors including poor workplace hygiene and a lack of cleanliness that can lead to the […]
Retail Hygiene: Protecting Customers and Staff During the Winter Season
Fun Fact: Did you know that shoppers will highly likely switch to a competitor if they feel a store’s hygiene is lacking? Many believe customers only began caring about retail store cleanliness after the COVID-19 pandemic, but the truth is they have always valued it. According to a shopper’s behaviour study from Service Channel, 69% […]
Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Flu Spread in Commercial Spaces During Winter
Did you know? Flu season strikes every year in the fall to winter months and infects about a billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The World Health Organisation reveals that there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually, including 3–5 million cases of severe illness. In Australia, the […]
A Guide to Workplace Hygiene and Wellness
Fun Fact: One-third of your life is spent at work. The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, according to Naber (2007). That’s a significant chunk of our time, and the environment where we spend plays a substantial role in our overall well-being. Considering the significant amount of time dedicated to […]
Combatting Autumn Allergens in Your Workspace: Essential Tips for a Healthier Environment
According to Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, almost 20% of the Australian population has an allergic disease. What’s more, experts predict that by 2050, the number of Australians affected by allergic diseases could increase by 70%, reaching 7.7 million. This fact lets us realise the growing prevalence of allergies among Australians. Years to […]
