- Dettol, WeWork Safe Program will facilitate a thriving work environment for the members and employees of WeWork India
- Marks the first phase of a new initiative to deliver industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection of WeWork spaces in India
- Disinfection process will be conducted by the leading Dettol hygiene products which have demonstrated effectiveness against 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- The in-progress changes will include additional deep-cleaning of high-touch surfaces, individual hygiene kits for members & employees as well as “last cleaned” charts and further social distancing practices
Chennai, 10 November 2020: Dettol, the leading germ protection brand, today announced its partnership with WeWork India, the global platform for creators that provides collaborative workplace solutions. The partnership will help create a hygienic and safe workplace for the members and employees. Adhering to the ‘new normal’, the partnership program will enable & develop enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols for all members and employees across all WeWork spaces, with the use of Dettol products – proven effective against 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) strain.
Research by Global monitor indicates that consumers have heightened hygiene concerns when venturing outside the comfort of their house, and trust in cleanliness standards will be critical to restarting any business. Therefore, it has become highly essential for industries to implement an effective system to ensure standardized hygiene practices protect oneself and others from this pandemic.
Facilitating the future of work amidst the ‘new normal’, the partnership program will enable & develop enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols for WeWork members and employees across all 34 spaces operating in 6 cities across the country.
Commenting on the partnership, Pankaj Duhan, Chief Marketing Officer, RB Health South Asia, said, “Even as the lockdown conditions get progressively eased, the Indian consumers’ concern on exposure to germs and desire for protective measures remains very high. As India’s #1 trusted brand for germ protection, Dettol is pleased to partner with WeWork for a safe return of employees to their workplaces. This partnership comes at a time when it is of utmost importance to drive the highest standard of hygiene and build consumer confidence as an when they plan to step outside of the comfort of their home.”
Commenting on the partnership, Vineet Singh, Group CMO – Embassy Group “At WeWork, the health and safety of our members, partners, and employees is our top priority. Over the past few months, our teams have been reviewing member feedback and working with industry partners across health and safety, cleaning, construction, and design to provide enhancements. Together, we have developed a plan for the future of the workplace which focuses on professional distancing, cleanliness, and proactive risk mitigation measures. We are proud to partner with Dettol to ensure that the best and most thorough standard of safety and sanitation is maintained at our workspaces.”
Over 80 years, Dettol has been the trusted partner of health, for millions of mothers worldwide to protect their family by preventing illnesses and infections. In the ongoing battle to contain the spread of COVID-19, Dettol has been instrumental in driving behavior change and the adoption of recommended hygiene practice across India. As a hygiene leader and No. 1 germ protection brand, Dettol continues to drive the organizational purpose and fight in action- to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world.
About RB:
RB* is driven by its purpose to protect, heal and nurture in a relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We fight to make access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege, for everyone.
RB is proud to have a stable of trusted household brands found in households in more than 190 countries. These include Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite, Air Wick and more. 20 million RB products a day are bought by consumers globally.
RB’s passion to put consumers and people first, to seek out new opportunities, to strive for excellence in all that we do, and to build shared success with all our partners, while doing the right thing, always is what guides the work of our 40,000+ diverse and talented colleagues worldwide. For more information visit https://www.rb.com/
*RB is the trading name of Reckitt Benckiser group of companies
For further information, please contact
Indu Sharma, Corporate Communications Manager, RB, 9910590399 indu.sharma@rb.com
Tanushree Pruthi, Avian WE, 9958660499, tanushree@avian-media.com
About WeWork
WeWork provides members around the world with space, community, and services through both physical and virtual offerings. Its mission is to create a world where people work to make a life, not just a living. As of Q1 2020, WeWork has 828 locations in over 149 cities and 38 countries. Our 662,000 memberships represent global enterprises across multiple industries, including 43% of the Global Fortune 500. We are committed to providing our members around the world with a better day at work for less.
