The work environment significantly influences productivity and well-being. Companies globally now prioritise operational efficiency and healthy workplace practices. For instance, within the Building Confidence community, 56% of companies restrict working hours to safeguard employee well-being. Well-being fosters productivity, with spaces catering to physical, mental, and emotional needs yielding superior performance.
Enhancing well-being involves addressing physical and non-physical needs practically. This includes ensuring comfort, air quality, lighting, heating, and personal safety to avoid absenteeism. Our underfloor air conditioning (UfAC) systems play a crucial role in maintaining optimal comfort and air quality, further enhancing employee well-being and productivity.
The mental state also impacts performance, highlighting the importance of initiatives like access to natural light and health and safety education. Our UfAC system boosts natural light. Positioned under the floor rather than the ceiling, our system allows for increased light penetration into office spaces, further supporting employee productivity and mental well-being.
Incorporating well-being into building design expands considerations beyond functionality. The WELL Building Standard offers guidelines for optimising workforce health.
Facilities managers play a crucial role in maintaining infrastructure and monitoring workforce sentiment. Technology aids in effective facilities management, with sensors and automated solutions streamlining processes.
By investing in employee well-being, companies not only boost productivity but also cultivate a culture of care and support that contributes to long-term success and sustainability. As businesses recognise the link between a healthy work environment and organisational performance, the pursuit of well-being will remain a foundation of modern workplace practices.
Karolina Kazmierowska
Marketing Manager