The Truth About Outsourcing Janitorial Services

More and more organizations today are considering the benefits of an outsourced janitorial service program.  It seems to be the trend with many facilities but is it right for everyone?  Each individual facility should carefully consider the following when evaluating the outsourcing option.

Cost Savings

Outsourcing janitorial saves money, right?  In most cases yes, but not always.  Janitorial service providers will usually have lower cost but keep in mind they must also make a profit.

Depending on the cost for your specific facility, outsourcing should at a minimum be cost neutral.  Outsourcing does allow you to set your cleaning budget whereas with in-house cleaning operations cost can vary.

Sharpened Focus

Hiring a qualified janitorial service provider allows you to focus more on issues that matter most to your organization.  It’s very important to partner with a service provider who understands your organization’s unique needs and can consistently meet them. Hiring a service provider that cannot meet the deliverables agreed upon can create additional distractions which offsets this advantage of outsourcing.  Make sure you hire the right partner.

Staffing Issues

One major obstacle to outsourcing is that organizations are concerned about their current cleaning staff and what happens to their jobs.  A professional janitorial service provider will offer flexibility in retaining your current cleaning staff.  Some organizations have elected a janitorial outsourcing schedule based on the attrition of their current staff. Once again, a quality service provider will offer flexibility in working with your timing and outsourcing goals.

Expertise

Hiring a qualified janitorial service provider should give your organization the additional resources and expertise to tackle the most difficult cleaning challenges. It’s important to make sure any janitorial company you are considering has certified professionals who stay abreast of the latest cleaning industry trends and technology.

Scope of Work

Whether you stay in-house or outsource your janitorial services it is very important to have a scope of work that aligns with your organizations cleaning and budgetary goals. A qualified janitorial service provider can help you develop an efficient scope of work to help meet your needs. Many Janitorial companies offer free no cost evaluation which would include a recommended scope of work tailored to your organization’s needs.

A decision to outsource your janitorial service is an important one and one that should not be taken lightly.  Consult with a professional janitorial service provider to determines the cost of outsourcing and scope of work needed to meet your organizations goals. Evaluate the janitorial company’s expertise and flexibility in staffing and weigh the pros and cons. It’s important to gather all the facts to determine if outsourcing janitorial services is right for your organization.