How Windows in the Office Boost Productivity
In a recent poll of more than 1,600 employees by Future Workplace, workers ranked an abundance of natural light as the number one feature they wanted in their office space.
In study after study, we are learning that artificial lighting is not a suitable replacement for natural lighting and can be detrimental to workplace productivity with few windows.
Exposure to natural light plays a fundamental role improving health and safety down-to-earth financial benefits like increased sales or lower turnover rates also go up too! Installing more windows will improve your bottom line though; it’s an investment worth making because you’ll see improvements on all levels.
Healthier Employees
While artificial light is a great alternative to natural lighting, it can cause harmful side effects. In the workplace where productivity and safety are crucial components of success, being able to produce more with less downtime means increased profit margins for businesses.
The research study conducted by Dr. Kerstin Sailer found that exposure to daylight increases worker performance by 20%. It also produces Vitamin D which helps fight against colds and flu resulting in fewer lost days at work while improving morale among employees who feel healthier themselves.
Better Sleep Patterns
If you want to sleep better at night, get yourself a window office. A study published in Psychology Today found that employees who work in offices with windows receive 46 more minutes of quality sleep every day than those without any natural light.
Employees who are well rested tend to be healthier and more efficient on the job.
Happier Workers
Poor lighting can put a damper on the atmosphere in the workplace. Some individuals may develop seasonal affective disorder (SAD) if they are not getting enough natural light, which is when 20% of adults in America have it according to Dr. Norman Rosenthal from Georgetown Medical School’s Psychiatry Department.
Employees who suffer with this condition often feel fatigued and sad but having good access to sunlight could be like flipping a switch for them. It improves mood and reduces fatigue resulting in happier and more productive workers.
Boost Creativity
Data has shown that a 15% increase in creativity and wellness is experienced by employees sitting near natural elements like windows or greenery.
Employees working around more light have been found to be happier, healthier, and generally feel better about their surroundings than those who are not given this option at work.
Energy Cost Savings
Not only does maximizing the use of windows to increase natural light reduce energy costs, but it also reduces carbon footprint. According to The Carbon Trust, letting in more sunlight with smart sensors help cut electricity bills by 40%-60%.
Office spaces with more windows are no longer a perk. They have become necessary for happier, healthier and more productive workplaces.
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