LONDON, October 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The Human Spaces Report, commissioned by global modular flooring experts, Interface, and led by Organisational Psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, has revealed EMEA employees who work in environments with natural elements (such as greenery and sunlight) report a 13% higher level of well-being and are 8% more productive overall.
The academic study of 3600 EMEA office workers found:
OFFICE WORKERS DESIGN WISH-LIST
The top five natural elements on EMEA office workers' wish-lists:
Commenting on office design, Mandy Leeming, Design and Development Manager (UK) at Interface, said: "When it comes to creating office spaces that positively impact health, performance and concentration, it's about interpreting the nuances of nature that we subconsciously respond to, such as colours and textures. Ultimately improving the wellbeing, productivity and creativity of the workforce is key to the success of market leading organisations."
For more information visit http://www.humanspaces.com or @human_spaces
SOURCE Interface
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Working in environments with natural elements lead to an 8% increase in productivity and 13% higher level of well-being says EMEA study
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The Human Spaces Report, commissioned by global modular flooring experts, Interface, and led by Organisational Psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, has revealed EMEA employees who work in environments with natural elements (such as greenery and sunlight) report a 13% higher level of well-being and are 8% more productive overall.
The academic study of 3600 EMEA office workers found:
- 42% have no natural light in their workspace
- 55% don't have access to any greenery
- 7% have no window in their workspace
- 15% of Spanish workers had no window and were the most stressed workforce
- Germany and Denmark reported the least number of workers with no windows (2% and 3% respectively), and had the happiest workforces
OFFICE WORKERS DESIGN WISH-LIST
The top five natural elements on EMEA office workers' wish-lists:
- Natural light
- Quiet working space
- A view of the sea
- Live indoor plants
- Bright colours
Commenting on office design, Mandy Leeming, Design and Development Manager (UK) at Interface, said: "When it comes to creating office spaces that positively impact health, performance and concentration, it's about interpreting the nuances of nature that we subconsciously respond to, such as colours and textures. Ultimately improving the wellbeing, productivity and creativity of the workforce is key to the success of market leading organisations."
For more information visit http://www.humanspaces.com or @human_spaces
SOURCE Interface