A healthy workforce is a more productive one. It's a common saying, but it's true. Many employers wonder if they can afford the trappings of the healthy work environment movement with its well-lit office suites. But the truth is that unhealthy workers tend to miss out on work to the tune of a loss of $225.8 billion per year ($1,685 per employee) every year in the United States, as Continue Reading about 10 Tips For Creating A Healthy Workplace
Workspace Planning Ideas Your Employees Will Love
Did you know workplace stress increases voluntary turnover by 50 percent? If you own or run an organization, you know how hiring the right talent takes time and effort. Now imagine hiring 15 of the best job applicants, only to lose at least 7 of them by the end of the year. Frustrating, right? While there are many steps you can take to improve employee retention in your organization, Continue Reading about Workspace Planning Ideas Your Employees Will Love
8 Office Space Planning Tips Your Company Needs
An effective workspace could make or break your office efficiency. So when it comes to moving an office, you need to get it right first time. Poor office layout and facilities could cost you a significant amount of money and make life difficult for your employees. Let's take a look at 8 office space planning tips to make your move go smoothly. Office Floor Plan Open Plan or Closed? Continue Reading about 8 Office Space Planning Tips Your Company Needs
How To Reduce Stress At Workplace (and Boost Staff Productivity)
Workplace stress doesn't just squash the morale. It diminishes employees' productivity and results in more sick days. While small bouts of stress can boost motivation, too much work related stress is counterproductive. Believe it or not, as a team leader or manager, you hold the power to bring some joy back into your employees' lives. This will result in greater productivity and Continue Reading about How To Reduce Stress At Workplace (and Boost Staff Productivity)
5 Simple and Effective Employee Engagement Ideas
Employers want their employees to be productive and motivated to work when they're at work. But what some employers don't realize is that it's up to them to keep their employees engaged. This can be verified by reviewing the most recent Gallup Research Poll "State of the American Workplace" which states that over 70% of U.S. workers are not engaged and in some cases completely disengaged at Continue Reading about 5 Simple and Effective Employee Engagement Ideas
How To Soundproof An Office
Does office noise affect your productivity? Oxford Economics surveyed 1,200 people in 2015. They were composed of 600 employees and 600 executives who worked across several industries in different environments. The gap they found between how the executives and the employees viewed the office environment was significant. While only 35% of the executives reported that the workplace Continue Reading about How To Soundproof An Office