Thursday 23 June 2011

Workplace Environment and Employee Productivity ..

Majority of us spend 50% of their time in indoor environment that really influence our mental abilities, performance and thought process (Sundstrom, 1994)and most of us spend 9 to 12 hours in offices. Extensive research has been conducted in order to know what impact our workplace interior produces on our minds and consequently how does it affect the performance of an individual? The effective environment majorly includes, 

  • Furniture
  • Noise
  • Ergonomically Sound Machines
  • Comfort level 
  • Lightning
  • Temperature
  • Air Quality
  • Colors Selection ,etc.

The messy and congested places always produce a state of discomfort. So, is the case with extra ordinarily vacant place. The usage of colors should not only match with the personality of your brand but also it should produce an ambiance that keeps the mind of people fresh and active. Better workplace environment will boost the employee and ultimately have the positive impact on the performance.According to one survey, the productivity could be improved by 4% to 10% by improving the office environmental conditions.


According to a study conducted by the British Council for offices, an employee's workplace is responsible for as much as 24 per cent of his/ her job satisfaction level. Moreover, a well thought office design can decrease absenteeism by 15 per cent and increase productivity by between 5 per cent and 20 per cent. Yet another survey across numerous firms confirmed the constructive effect of good organization design on employee morale and productivity. Nearly half the respondents said that they would work an extra hour more per day if they are provided with better office structures.


Now, its a new challenge for the organizations to maintain their internal environments up to the mark. Businesses are investing massively on this aspect of their environment. This not only convey your corporate message to the visitor at your workplace but also influences the performance level of the employees working in. 


Frosted Glass Designed by Nexus54 (Source : Nexus54 Commercial Fit outs)

Proper Lighting is Important to Keep the  Mind Productive (Source : Nexus54 - Commercial Fitouts)

Furniture's Importance can't be Denied (Source : Nexus54-- Commercial Fit outs)


Very well said ,


There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish. 
--Warren G. Bennis



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