The popularity of interior office plants has grown considerably over the years. WHY?
The truth is that there are several physiological and psychological reasons to have a plant becoming part of your workspace, reasons that have been proven with scientific research.
So why should you get a plant in your workspace?
1. TO BOOST WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY
Many indoor plant species are said to help boost workplace productivity and increase concentration levels. Your physical work environment directly affects your ability and desire to work. Along with that affect, a recent study indicated that employees remained on the task with higher levels of concentration and quicker reaction times when indoor plants were added to their workplace. The higher level of concentration can be attributed to the plants ability to reduce excess carbon dioxide.
2. KEEP THE AIR CLEAN & FIGHT “SICK BUILDING SYNDROME”
Interior plants help clean and fight “Sick Building Syndrome”. This syndrome is caused by toxins in an office building created by man-made articles like plastics, paint, furniture, synthetic fabrics, insulation, carpets, plywood and cleaners. Even new energy efficient buildings are at risk.
Using products vital to a business’ operation (printers, computers, copiers, etc) also create toxins. These toxins can cause a variety of problems for employees. The complaints range from headaches, runny noses, impaired immune system, sneezing and breathing problems. All these problems are not only an annoyance but they also contribute to poor job performance. But when you introduce a plant into these environments, toxins are absorbed into the root zone of the plant where they are turned into nutrients.
3. PROVIDE WORKERS WITH HEALTHIER HUMIDITY LEVELS
Many times, sealed office environments are filled with dry overheated air. When air is too dry, people are more likely to catch a cold or flu. Office plants add moisture to the air through their natural processes of evaporation and transpiration. Not only does this effect make for a healthier work environment for employees; it also saves the company money with respect to offices property. When humidity levels are too low, materials like wood can become damaged or cracked.
4. PLEASANT WORK ENVIRONMENT, MORE WELCOMING PLACE FOR CLIENTS, GUESTS & CUSTOMERS
Indoor plants make the office more aesthetically pleasing and can create a generally pleasant work environment. Office plants not only enhance office surroundings for employees, they also make the workplace a more welcoming place for clients, guests and customers.
5. REDUCE STRESS LEVELS. MORE RELAXING ENVIRONMENT
Having plants in the office can also reduce stress levels. Office plants make the work environment a more relaxing and less stressful place; because of a plants reflection of yellow and green colours on the spectrum, employees’ eyes become less tired in response to these naturally pleasant and relaxing colours.