A work route is much more than a list of areas to clean. It's the tool that tells each employee what to do, in what order, with which products, and within what timeframe. Without it, everyone works their own way. Here are 5 signs your teams need one.
1. Your employees don't know where to start
Each employee follows their own order, backtracks, or wastes time figuring out what to do next. A good route defines the sequence of actions: where to start and where to finish each room.
2. Some are overworked while others finish early
When routes are assigned arbitrarily, the workload is rarely distributed fairly. Routes calculated based on recognized working hours allow for a equitable sharing among employees. Less overload, less frustration, less turnover.
3. Quality varies from one employee to another
If the cleanliness of a room depends on the person who cleaned it, then there's a lack of a common method. The procedure specifies the tasks, products, accessories, and equipment to be used in each room. Everyone works in the same way.
4. Your new employees take weeks to become self-sufficient.
Without a written roadmap, training relies on a colleague demonstrating as best they can. With a clear roadmap, the new employee knows from day one what to do and how to do it.
5. Your team speaks several languages
Written instructions in lengthy text are difficult to understand when French isn't everyone's first language. That's why we believe in visual work routes: photos identify high-risk contact points for contamination, as well as products and equipment. The image is easily understood, regardless of the language.
Bonus: Periodic tasks are forgotten
Washing interior windows, dusting high places, floor maintenance: if these tasks aren't listed anywhere, they simply aren't done. A good roadmap includes daily, periodic, and annual tasks.
Roads designed for your reality
At CF Salubrité, every work route begins with a complete site assessment. We measure the premises, calculate work hours, and design a balanced and equitable route for each employee. Discover our service.’development of work routes.
