Daytime working: towards a better quality of life for cleaners

Daytime working is a promising alternative to staggered working hours. It is gaining ground in the cleaning sector. Encouraged by the Fédération des Entreprises de Propreté (FEP), it is designed to improve working conditions and enhance the value of the profession.

Work that's more compatible with personal and social life

Daytime working generally takes place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, with no breaks. This type of organization offers agents a better work-life balance. No more late-night or early-morning interventions. Agents can finally take advantage of their evenings and weekends to rest, spend time with friends and family, or indulge in leisure activities.

A positive impact on health and well-being

Working during the day allows us to respect our natural circadian rhythm. This promotes better sleep and better mental and physical health. Agents are less exposed to the risks associated with night work. For example, fatigue, stress and accidents in the workplace.

Better recognition of the profession

It also contributes to the recognition of the cleaning profession, by making it more visible and promoting the skills and know-how of our operatives. Working during the day, as part of a team and interacting with the occupants of the premises, enables us to forge links and gain a better understanding of the importance of the work we do.

Challenges to meet

The introduction of daytime working is not without its challenges. It means rethinking work organization, readjusting schedules and mobilizing additional resources. Collaboration between cleaning companies, customers and contractors is essential if this transition is to be a success.

A promising future

Daytime working is part of a drive for social progress and improved working conditions in the cleaning sector. By offering operatives a better quality of life and greater recognition of their profession. It also contributes to the attractiveness of the profession and the retention of talent.

How do you set it up? A 4-phase approach

Daytime working, while offering many advantages, cannot be introduced overnight. It's a gradual process that requires careful thought and close collaboration between the cleaning company, the customer and the contractors.

Phase 1: Preparing for change

The first step is to raise awareness and mobilize all stakeholders. It's important to communicate clearly about the objectives of daytime working, its benefits and the changes it implies.

Phase 2: Carry out a feasibility study

An in-depth study of the site and the customer's needs is essential to determine the viability of daytime working. This study must take into account several aspects, such as the nature of the premises, occupancy times, available staff and the material resources required.

Phase 3: Implementing the new organization

Once feasibility has been confirmed, the next step is to define the practical arrangements for daytime working. This includes planning interventions, allocating tasks, managing teams and adapting work tools.

Phase 4: Monitoring and evaluation

Implementing daytime working does not stop at the planning stage. Regular monitoring is needed to measure the impact of the new organization and identify areas for improvement.

SENEF, management solution provider and contributor to the feasibility of continuous working

SENEF, as an ERP software publisher dedicated to the cleaning sector, plays an important role in making this new process feasible. Our solutions enable companies to better manage their human, material and financial resources, which is a prerequisite for success.

Here are a few concrete examples of SENEF's contribution to the feasibility of continuous working:

1. Optimizing intervention planning :

• Progiclean, SENEF's solution for scheduling cleaning operatives, takes into account their availability, customer needs and the demands of continuous work.
• Advanced planning tools, such as Progiclean's Dashboard, enable you to visualize interventions in real time and adjust schedules if necessary.

2. Improved team monitoring :

• Not only Progiclean, but also mobile applications such as Mobiclean, enable you to monitor the activity of your cleaners in real time, check their progress and ensure that instructions are followed.
• Reporting tools enable you to analyze team performance and identify areas for improvement.

3. Efficient inventory management :

• Progiclean enables optimum management of maintenance product and material stocks, taking into account the needs of teams and the demands of continuous work.
• Inventory management tools help minimize stock-outs and optimize costs.

4. Accurate, automated billing:

• Progiclean also enables precise, automated invoicing of cleaning operatives' work, facilitating the administrative management of ongoing work.
• Invoicing tools generate invoices that comply with current regulations, and track customer payments.

In addition to these concrete contributions, SENEF is also committed to :

• Helping companies to implement continuous working by offering advice and training.
• Develop solutions to meet the specific needs of continuous work.
• Promote social dialogue and collaboration between the various players in the cleaning sector.