Lighting has a huge impact on employee morale and the overall productivity of your business. As per the Harvard Business Review, 47% of employees interviewed for a research study expressed tiredness due to lack of natural lighting, whereas 43% found the environment downright gloomy. A simple and obvious fix for this, of course, is letting in some natural light or sunlight. In fact, an additional benefit of natural light is that it is one of the key components for an up and coming office design approach: Biophilic design. What is that you ask? Simply put, this type of design includes the incorporation ...read more...
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Create a High Performance Workspace with Lighting
When we think about office lighting, the thought of rows of fluorescent tubes shining their industrial light on our workstations is a familiar sight. In fact, office lighting is such an issue that a study conducted by the American Society of Interior Design revealed that 68 percent of employees complain about the lighting situation in their offices. Other studies show that people feel much better about their own performance and productivity when they can control aspects of their environment, such as lighting and temperature. Providing a comfortable working environment for your employees is a great way to boost ...read more...
Office Lighting Changes That Will Boost Mood and Your ROI
If you haven't considered lighting ergonomics for your new office or expanding office design, take a moment to look around. Chances are, there are areas of your office that are in dire need of a better light solution. To give you some perspective of how many workers battle with light in their workspaces, this study conducted by the American Society of Interior Designers showed that 68 percent of employees were dissatisfied with the lighting situation in their offices. With such a high percentage, it’s safe to say that it’s more than a matter of opinion; it’s an issue employees face daily in their work ...read more...
