6 reasons why you should celebrate your laundry heroes
According to a survey by Skills for Care, celebrating the achievements of both the organisation and the individual is key to retention.
When thinking of care or nursing homes, we usually celebrate the work of the nursing and housekeeping teams, and rightly so. Nonetheless, we shouldn’t forget those working behind the scenes, contributing to infection control and providing clean garments to residents. The role of the laundry teams in residents’ comfort and well-being shouldn’t go unrecognised.
Here are six reasons why you should nominate your laundry heroes for a Love Laundry Award:
- Acknowledging Hard Work
Send a powerful message to your teams: “Your work matters.” Nominating an individual or entire team for an award enables management or colleagues to recognise their tireless efforts and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene. Employees who feel seen and valued have higher morale, resulting in better job satisfaction, productivity, and retention. - Boosting Team Spirit
Maintaining impeccable standards is paramount to any care home and a well-functioning laundry team is key to maintaining those standards. Celebrating collective achievements will ultimately foster a positive work environment and boost team spirit. - Motivation and Retention
When employees feel appreciated and know their hard work is being noticed and valued, this encourages them to go the extra mile. The Love Laundry Awards act as a motivational boost, which contributes to your staff staying committed to their roles. When retention rates improve, it benefits all stakeholders by reducing turnover costs and ensuring continuity in care. - Setting Standards
Your team’s outstanding laundry practices set a benchmark for excellence. Other teams look up to your high standards and strive to meet or exceed them. Your success contributes to driving continuous improvement throughout the industry. - Resident Wellbeing
A laundry team that takes pride in their work and ensures meticulous attention to detail, reflects positively on your care home. Residents’ comfort and health are enhanced as they benefit from a hygienic environment with reduced risk of infections. - Personal Growth and Development
It’s not just about the trophy. Winning an award contributes to personal growth through boosting confidence, acquiring new skills and experiencing a sense of accomplishment. Winners can become role models to their peers and inspire others to raise their standards and take pride in their work
Taking a few minutes to submit an entry into the Love Laundry Awards could mean the world to your laundry staff and be the motivational boost they need. Celebrating the achievements of an individual, a team or a care home group can help boost staff retention as well as elevate the quality of care provided across the industry.
Click here to submit your entry and recognise your laundry stars today!
“Winning the Love Laundry Care Home Group Award was a real surprise. It was amazing to receive the award which will give everyone involved in improving our laundry services an extra boost and show them that their hard work has been acknowledged and is appreciated.” – Bev Andrews, Sense’s Property Administration Manager