{"id":18913,"date":"2018-12-19T11:24:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T11:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=18913"},"modified":"2018-12-19T11:24:05","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T11:24:05","slug":"how-office-design-influences-the-feel-good-factor-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-office-design-influences-the-feel-good-factor-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Office Design Influences the Feel-Good Factor at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>The office environment a company creates for its employees can help to drive efficiency and promote a \u2018feel good factor\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>An <span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2016\/05\/7-factors-of-great-office-design\">article published in the Harvard Business Review<\/a><\/span> reveals the six attributes of a workplace are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong> &#8211; accessibility and view<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enclosure<\/strong> &#8211; how much space there is<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exposure<\/strong> &#8211; does the space offer visual and acoustic privacy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology<\/strong> &#8211; do you have the latest cutting-edge equipment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perspective<\/strong> &#8211; does the space help to focus the attention of your employees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong> &#8211; is there sufficient room or too much room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whilst this list is fairly comprehensive, we noticed the writer fails to identify design as a key attribute. Yet the environment you work in plays a significant role in productivity, together with the health and wellbeing of employees.<\/p>\n<p>So, when you\u2019re designing an office, don\u2019t forget these all-important feel-good factors.<\/p>\n<h2>The Influence of Colours<\/h2>\n<p>Colours can have a powerful influence on mood and attitude. Ancient civilisations such as Egypt and China used colour as a light therapy when treating patients.<\/p>\n<p>Although there is a lack of research in this area in the modern day, recent studies suggest that colours do have an influence on our psychology.<\/p>\n<p>It is generally considered that bright, warm colours promote energy and action. Red, yellow and orange in the workplace can improve positivity and friendliness.<\/p>\n<p>Blues and greens are ideal for creative offices as they are calming colours that promote intellectual activity and increase relaxation and focus.<\/p>\n<p>Designers recommend avoiding earthy colours such as beige and brown in an office because they reflect the relaxing decor of a home and can result in in people to unwinding too much.<\/p>\n<p>Also, whilst a dash of white helps to enhance other colours, an all-white office can appear austere and unwelcoming.<\/p>\n<h2>Inspirational Posters<\/h2>\n<p>Images with motivational quotes can be used to inspire employees and increase productivity and performance in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s also important to note that too many misdirected motivational images can actually demotivate employees.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid generic images that are merely decoration. <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/science\/brain-flapping\/2014\/nov\/20\/motivational-posters-science\">Neuroscientist Dean Burnett<\/a><\/span> says that everyday images that are meant to inspire and motivate are white noise that mean nothing.<\/p>\n<h2>Pot Plants, Light and Air<\/h2>\n<p>A <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/news\/press-releases\/green-office-environments-linked-with-higher-cognitive-function-scores\/\">study performed by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health<\/a><\/span> found that offices that have natural light, good air quality and \u201cgreen\u201d space increase the performance of cognitive function.<\/p>\n<p>Given most people spend 90% of the time indoors on an average workday, experts are now advising companies to install pot plants and ensure the office is exposed to sunlight and unpolluted air.<\/p>\n<p>In light of climate change, there is also a focus on designing sustainable offices that are energy efficient and protect the environment. Green offices help to improve the physical and mental health of the planet, not just people.<\/p>\n<h2>Office Design Consultants<\/h2>\n<p>Companies that are looking to revamp the office should consider enlisting the help of expert interior designers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/officeprinciples.com\"><span>Office Principles<\/span><\/a>\u00a0specialise in office designs that promote health and wellbeing and increase productivity. A professional touch can make all the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The office environment a company creates for its employees can help to drive efficiency and promote a \u2018feel good factor\u2019. 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