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Worries about workplace wellness have risen. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research’s annual survey, 86 percent of employees are concerned about the cost of health insurance. The results reveal how commercial cleaning executives can address employee recruitment and retention by prioritizing worker welfare.

The report, shared by EHS Today, says that although work-life balance remains a top benefit, 72 percent of respondents consider current health insurance offerings when deciding to stay at their job. Worker well-being is a concern for cleaning teams who face health and injury risks daily—from bodily impairments due to repetitive motion injuries to severe health issues arising from chemical exposure. These wellness challenges have economic costs that adversely affect both employees and employers.

One solution to minimize the risk of workplace-related injuries is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Research determined that the implementation of AI technologies could reduce staff injuries by 6 percent by 2030. Yet employees remain skeptical about its benefits; 33 percent of employees surveyed by EBRI and Greenwald shared concerns about AI eliminating their position. Cleaning managers would benefit from transparent adoption of AI in their facilities.