How to improve staff productivity and happiness
At CMOS, we have always had the point of view that a clean office is a happy office, and now there is data to back this up! A publication from a research group in the Netherlands has found that a cleaner office can lead to more productive and satisfied staff. Now this may seem like […]
The Invisibility of the Cleaning Industry
Cleaning has always been an invisible industry, cleaners often leave before people arrive to work or arrive after everyone leaves. People see the effects of cleaning but take it for granted as the cleaners return the office to normal at the end of the day. With the introduction of COVID, cleaners were identified as critical […]
The importance of Corporate Social Responsibility when choosing a contractor
Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming increasingly more important for companies, especially when choosing which provider to go for. CSR isn’t just an indicator of caring, but can also be a good indicator of their willingness to go the extra mile. If they are willing to act for the good of society, chances are they are […]
Eco-friendly cleaning services
Making the environmental choice can seem like a lot of work, but is a lot easier than you think! When looking for an eco-friendly cleaning solution, here are the things you should consider and ask. Environmentally friendly products The first is if they use eco-friendly products. This can be difficult as a lot of cleaning […]
CMOS Celebrates Pink Shirt Day
Workplace bullying is a big issue in Aotearoa, with one in 10 workers feeling harassed, or bullied at work. This year CMOS joined the fight against bullying by participating in Pink Shirt Day 2021. Pink Shirt Day originated in Canada in 2007, when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a student was […]
What you need to know about the New Zealand living wage
The Living Wage has emerged as a response to growing poverty and inequality that continues to hold back many Kiwi workers, their families, and our economy. The Living Wage concept is very simple, yet such a compelling alternative – it’s the hourly wage a worker needs to pay for the necessities of life and participate […]
8 ways to make your office eco-friendly
Going green doesn’t just allow businesses to reduce their environmental footprint, it also saves them a lot of money. Every green step that an office takes, from using natural lighting to recycling, often reduces costs and ultimately impacts the planet positively. You can calculate your ecological footprint here. Choosing to go green in your office […]
Keeping our staff happy and healthy
Keeping our cleaning staff Happy and Healthy Welcome to the CMOS family!, are the first words that a new employee will hear when they start working at CMOS. For us, is not another cliché, because we understand the importance of making everyone feel valued and part of a Whānau. (Extended family) We’re setting a new standard for high-performance […]