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Employees Have Poor Working Conditions and Low Job Satisfaction
Employees Have Poor Working Conditions and Low Job Satisfaction
- Classical music
- Ambient sound or music has been shown to have an impact on productivity and
creativity when it is played in moderation. The Journal of Consumer Research
found that both creative and monotonous tasks are performed best when the
participants are exposed to ambient sound at a level of 70 decibels. For
reference, a regular conversation happens at 60-70 decibels, which may be an
indicator as to why many individuals enjoy working at coffee shops.
- Lighting and colours
- Plants
Plants in the office emit oxygen and keep the air clean, providing biological
reasoning as to why plants in the office are a good idea. But it goes further
– research by the University of Technology, Sydney, has found that the introduction
of plants in an office space can have incredible effects on mental health.