Of fice space Looking after your own It's important to make your office environment work for your staff, as Jonathan Solomon from Office Depot explains Employee performance is one of the key factors in the success of a business and providing the right equipment is essential. One size does not fit all - in fact, that is probably one of the single causes of staff downtime and lack of performance. The quality of your work environment and the furniture you choose are key factors when competing for talent. Ensure you choose products that meet the ever-increasing trend for environmental awareness. And don't forget about GDPR and your requirements to ensure that data is used, kept and disposed of in a secure manner. When it comes to supplying your office with cleaning equipment and toilet facilities, buying in bulk can bring discounts but there are other aspects worth considering. Most cleaning chemicals have a shelf life of two years, for example, which limits the volume that can be purchased. Another approach would be to identify those products and systems that deliver cost-in-use savings, such as system-based paper hygiene dispensers or portion- and dilution-control chemical systems. 283