How Design can Help to Reduce Work Stress by Building Healthy Workplace

1. 8/11/2020 How Design can Help to Reduce Work Stress by Building Healthy Workplace - The Business Fame Magazine TBF Shepreneurs Guest Blogging About us Blogs        Press Release Contact us  MAGAZINE  MAGAZINE INDUSTRY INSIDER INDUSTRY INSIDER  ENTREPRENEUR’S ERA  ENTREPRENEUR’S ERA  PODCAST  PODCAST VIDEO  VIDEO  TESTIMONIALS TESTIMONIALS Home  Blogs How Design can Help to Reduce Work Stress by Building Healthy Workplace Designing a workplace with the employee health in mind should be the priority of all businesses. After all it’s the employees skills and efforts that help a business thrive. If employees are unwell, stressed and disengaged, it can disrupt the normal operations and incur additional costs to the company. On the other hand, a congenial workplace environment provides numerous bene?ts from health care cost savings to increased productivity and engagement among the workforce. There are several ways that businesses can ensure their workplace design is conducive to the results they are working for. Here are the top ?ve design suggestions – Unconventional Desk Space, Ergonomic Seating and Open Layout Providing open workstations rather than cabins encourages more interaction and stimulates open exchange of ideas among the employees. Many companies are following this practice of open and Privacy - Terms https://thebusinessfame.com/how-design-can-help-to-reduce-work-stress-by-building-healthy-workplace/ 1/5

2. 8/11/2020 How Design can Help to Reduce Work Stress by Building Healthy Workplace - The Business Fame Magazine collaborative work culture through spatial arrangements. Also as the workforce comprises of people from different backgrounds, age groups and skillsets, the workplace designs should be made ?exible to cater to their needs. Having ergonomic furniture in o?ce is an investment that’s worth the ROI in terms of employee physical and mental wellbeing. It’s also important to enable employees to move around in the o?ce by creating different work spaces. For instance, providing standing workstations or a set of couches for a relaxed work or even a small conference room to take calls can create a cordial work environment.  MAGAZINE INDUSTRY INSIDER  ENTREPRENEUR’S ERA  PODCAST VIDEO  TESTIMONIALS Open work spaces can also lead to noise distractions, which can be controlled by using sound- absorbing elements such as carpet and soft, ?brous materials instead of glass or stone. Nurture a Green Culture There are several ways to bring the nature inside the o?ce – creating a green corner, installing living walls or placing air purifying indoor plants near workstations and windows. These not only improve the air quality in the workplace but they also have a calming and psychological effect on the workforce. Conducting workshops on nurturing the greens is another way to engage with the staff, wherein they can carry on this practice at their residence as well. Balance Natural and Arti?cial Lighting Lighting at work can have signi?cant effects on cognitive function and productivity. Too bright or dull lighting can cause headaches, eye strain and tiredness that can lead to stress buildup. Too much lighting can also generate heat and alter the temperature in the o?ce. Ensure there’s ample natural light coming in from the windows, which also gives the employees an option to look at the outside world. Just a mere ?ve seconds stare outside the window can cause a refreshing effect. Proper ambient light is required in other parts of the workplace that don’t receive su?cient natural light. This will help boost the mood and environment of that space. Provide Recreational Space A fun breakout room, gym or yoga room, cafe or a relaxed seating space will help employees relieve stress and rejuvenate. These spaces encourage team bonding and informal exchanges of ideas. Also a change in place can give a different perspective to solving problems. Use of motivational imagery in this space can further boost the ambience and spur creativity. Choose the Right Colors Privacy - Terms https://thebusinessfame.com/how-design-can-help-to-reduce-work-stress-by-building-healthy-workplace/ 2/5

3. 8/11/2020 How Design can Help to Reduce Work Stress by Building Healthy Workplace - The Business Fame Magazine There’s more to colors than what meets the eye! Research in neuroscience and psychology has shown that colors can impact our brain functions, and effect our mood and behaviour. Colors and their intensities can stimulate a response or perception in our minds. For instance, blue color can have a calming effect and promote communication, while yellow has an energising effect and green is considered a mood-enhancing color and an effective stress buster. Avoid using a single color or a combination of several colors, instead stick to a couple of accents or color palettes. It’s wise to chose colors that match the purpose of the space. Using relaxed and tranquil colors in a meeting room would not be conducive to a creative and dynamic environment that’s required in that space.  MAGAZINE INDUSTRY INSIDER  ENTREPRENEUR’S ERA  PODCAST VIDEO  TESTIMONIALS Investing in the right workplace design will have a lasting effect on your workforce and bear long term results for your business. Share Tweet Share Pin Share Previous Post Next Post What it means to be a brand focussed entirely on sustainability? How to Build a Brand from Scratch RECOMMENDED NEWS Driving Successful Innovation and Technology Privacy - Terms https://thebusinessfame.com/how-design-can-help-to-reduce-work-stress-by-building-healthy-workplace/ 3/5

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