Transparency is important in business. Everybody knows that. But beyond being candid about your cybersecurity or releasing sales numbers, what about seeing out of your windows?
Yes, that's right, the physical windows in your building. Is that kind of transparency important, too? Well, it is. Most people would agree intuitively that having a clean building supports a business. Here are some of those arguments, put in a little less abstract way.
Making a First Impression
Clean windows make a company look like it has its act together.
On the other hand, when windows are covered with grit and grime, people inside grimace. People outside might wonder whether there’s even a business operating inside. It’s just not a place that most business leaders want to be in.
Many of us have heard of the now-ancient “broken windows” philosophy in policing. Regardless of where that idea took individual departments, [U1] the broader idea is often touted in everything from insurance resources to public administration. The idea is that when your windows are clean, everything looks good, and this type of order leads to other kinds of order – ordered business, ordered productivity and more.
The Impact on Your People
As mentioned, things like clean windows can increase productivity by creating confidence in the business as a whole. When people see a clean, well-lighted workplace, they take more pride in their jobs. You have less turnover. You might not think that's true, but ask some people why they quit their jobs, and they'll talk about signs of disorder and uncleanliness that started to tip them off that they weren't really in the best place. Then, over time, maybe the people at the top have a hard time attracting talent. Sometimes it takes a business far too long to get a clue. They keep throwing resources at attracting talent, but not making sure that when people land, they’re working in a place they can be proud of. Switching that equation around can help save the sinking ship – if someone decides to go that route.
Getting Your Windows Sparkling Clean
SG Window Cleaning can come in and help you with that clean window solution, for a positive “cascade of interventions” that bring your business toward the top and not toward the bottom. With us, there are no hidden fees or unanticipated problems; we do windows, and our crews are professional, courteous and ready to go. Get help from a company that understands the value of this kind of service, and why it’s not a good idea to cut corners or gouge customers. Call us!
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