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Employees love to spend the day outside, and this can be one of the best ways of increasing employee productivity. Unfortunately, not every workplace can do so frequently. However, incorporating the benefits of living plants can be a cost-effective way of compensating. If you\u2019re looking to add life and energy to your office, adding something as simple as a potted plant can have huge positive impacts on employee morale.<\/a> Here are 3 benefits of using plants at work for increasing employee productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Reduce Negativity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beyond just adding to aesthetics, plants can impact the mood and environment of a workspace. Negative emotions can spread quickly and be detrimental to the culture and atmosphere of your office. A study<\/a> from CIPHR shows living plants have been proven to give workers a huge range of benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, lower rates of anger and less risk of depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Improve Air Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Working in an office building can put employees at risk for a number of health hazards, including harsh air quality. If you\u2019d like to quickly fix this at your company, add some living plants! A study<\/a> conducted by NASA showed the simple addition of plants made a significant impact on the health of employees working indoors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Create a Comfortable Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Plants benefit your office by creating a more pleasant environment; workers are more efficient when they are comfortable. In addition to increasing employee productivity, living plants help regulate the temperature and humidity<\/a> year-round, lowering heating and cooling costs.\u00a0Reducing negative emotions, improving air quality and regulating temperature and humidity are all benefits you\u2019ll enjoy from adding plants to your office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more recommendations on increasing productivity at work, check out these additional articles on our blog<\/a> today! Or, if you\u2019re looking for a new position, see our current job listings<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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