One of the best feelings in life is to find a dream job. If you are an on-site employee, you will have to socialize and communicate with co-workers. Every job involves challenges and there are some things that can help you deal with them effectively. One of the best ways to create a comfortable and relaxing environment is to bring plants into the workplace. They contribute a lot to your happiness at work. Look at 7 benefits of having plants in the workplace:
- Noise reduction
Noise interferes with the working process and decreases employees’ concentration. Plants can solve the problem through sound absorption. When sound hits some rigid barrier, they do not vibrate. Sound waves are reflected off the wall and back toward the source. Pot plants can act as an effective barrier. Ficus Benjamina and white lilies are the best choice. Place them around your working space to create a more relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.
- Purifying the air
One of the main tasks of the plants is to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis. Closed buildings and offices are usually airless and stuffy, which is a great challenge to the employees. Plants can be used to provide fresh air for the workers.
- Boosting creativity
Have you ever heard that the plant lover employees are more creative at work than those who hate them? Plants will help you break your monotonous working routine and turn it into a creative process. Even looking at plants can stimulate your mind and imagination. Looking at them will help you imagine yourself wandering in the forest full of flowers or lying on the beach under the palms.
- Improving productivity
Green color can stimulate your mind. Shades of green and the daylight can enhance your productivity at work. Colorful plants bring joy into the workplace. Colorful and happy atmosphere is key to boosting productivity at work.
- Reducing disease risks
We usually take day-offs because we are sick or not feeling well. Dry skin, headaches, asthma, or drowsiness are usually caused by the airless and stuffy atmosphere. Plants can reduce dust by 20%. They act as a dust filter and purify the air. As a result, they can help you stay healthy.
- Stress reduction
Multiple studies claim that stress is related to the absence of green zones around us. Plants can reduce cortisol, our stress hormone. People feel worn out after a busy workday and plants can ease employees’ stress.
- Interior decoration
Plants can be an important element of the interior design. They bring calmness and softness into the workplace. For example, placing them in the reception will make the office a more welcoming place.
We would like to remind you that Archi is actively engaged in environmental sustainability projects. Green spaces have been created in the company’s office located in Tbilisi Philharmonic hall. Beautiful plants decorate the two-floor building and create a harmonious atmosphere there.