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How the office affects health MAN AT WORK: Bill Blyth of Saw Point Timber Art shows off his skills at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois PICTURE: PAUL SHERWOOD
THERE is ‘overwhelming’ evidence that well-designed offices boost health, wellbeing and productivity of staff, a report has said. Features ranging from good air quality to views of nature out of the window can affect the health, satisfaction and job performance of office workers, the study from the World Green Building Council said. With salaries and employee benefits making up 90% of the average company’s expenditure, higher construction or occupation costs for better offices are far outweighed by even small improvements to employee productivity, the council argues. While low-carbon buildings are not automatically healthier and more productive for occupants, ‘green’ measures, such as daylight or natural ventilation, can often be a virtuous circle of good design that works for both people and planet, the report said. Better air quality in the office could
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lead to productivity improvements of 8% to 11%, the research suggested. Lighting, views of nature, noise and acoustics, layout and access to amenities such as gyms and green space can have impacts on health and productivity, the report sponsored by JLL, Lend Lease and Skanska said. Jane Henley, CEO of the World Building Council, said: ‘The evidence linking good office design and improved health, wellbeing and productivity of staff is overwhelming.’ Geoff Dutaillis, group head of sustainability at Lend Lease, said: ‘This report provides further evidence that workplaces with clean air, natural daylight and engaging and adaptable layouts all contribute to making healthier, happier and more motivated individuals who create stronger, more resilient and profitable companies.’
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