7/1/2023 0 Comments Office tidiness policy![]() ![]() Surprisingly, only 11% will clean their desk properly after eating there, but, a significant 38% will do a ‘quick clean’ i.e. Has eating at your desk become the norm in today’s office culture? Or are employers expecting their staff to work through breaks and lunches to get work done?įrom Eating at Your Desk to Cleaning up After…. On average, around half of 18-64-year olds will move away from their desk to eat, leaving the other half to remain seated occasionally. ![]() However, 50% of those asked refused to sit at their desk to enjoy a sandwich or a warm bowl of soup. ¼ of office workers will eat while working 3-5 days per week, leaving what might seem a small percentage of 4% who have no choice but to enjoy their snacks and lunch every day sat at their desk. There are still dog office lovers amongst the UK public with 16% loving the idea of having an office pet, especially the 18-24-year olds, as 26% think have a furry four-legged friend running around is a fantastic idea.Ĥ% of those who have a dog in the office love it, sadly, 2% have considered leaving because of it, and 1% are allergic.īusy working days can result in office workers eating at their desk and working through lunches, and for 26% of respondents, eating at their desk happens at least 1-3 times per week. 77% of those asked actively believe having an office dog to stroke is unhygienic and the over 65’s feel more strongly about this than anyone with a staggering 85% sharing the same feelings. While the thought of having a pet in the office is cute and can boost morale amongst employees, not everyone feels the same. ![]() Fortunately, the older generation 45+ make sure their hands are clean with ( 68%). When comparing the age groups, 11% of the younger generation (18-24-year olds) confessed to not washing their hands after the toilet, making this statistic above the overall average of 7%. Interestingly, the results also revealed that women are slightly more hygienic after using the toilet, as 66% said they wash their hands thoroughly compared to 53% of men. So, what about the rest of them? 18% wash their hands quickly 14% decide when to wash their hands after going to the bathroom, leaving a sickening 7% who admitted to not washing their hands. You may want to think twice before shaking a client’s hand or having contact with a colleague at work, as the survey revealed that just 61% of office employees wash their hands properly with warm water and soap after a visit to the toilet. Once the bacteria’s reach the surface, they can persevere for hours, even months and spread to uninfected individuals through the contaminated surfaces and infection sites such as the nose, mouth or eyes*. Be warned the results can make you feel queasy and uncomfortable, so you may want to shower after.Ī study by the University of Arizona found that germs are passed on by the spread of precipitations of infected individuals via sneezing or coughing, as well through touching surfaces. SMC Premier surveyed over 5,000 UK hybrid office workers in 2022 to uncover the dirty truth about their work habits and cleanliness. Office Hygiene Facts Survey – Only 61% of UK Office Workers Wash Their Hands After Going to The Toilet. ![]()
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