How the Physical Environment at Workplace Affects Mental Wellbeing
Sarika,
a healthy 24-year-old, had recently started working as a graphic designer for
an advertising agency. It had been only 2 weeks into work and she started
experiencing dizziness and lightheadedness which was accompanied by a constant
feeling of fatigue, all day long. However, strangely enough, all these symptoms
would disappear on weekends and she would be fine. These episodes soon became
frequent and she couldn’t find a clue to her state until she finally visited a
doctor. After a thorough analysis, it was found out that the cause for her
ailment was a lack of oxygen supply to her brain. The reason - there was not
enough ventilation in her new office. She decided to move on with her job and
left the company for good.
Many times, companies undervalue
the importance of building a good office
workstation. While in reality, a workspace ambience has a
significant impact on employee productivity. In fact, not just the employees,
but also your clients visiting your office can make a lot out of your
office. The following physical elements
are determined to have the greatest negative effect on employee mental
wellbeing at the office.
1. Cluttered environment
The
soaring real estate prices and the struggle to find a decent space in the
bustle of the city forces many offices to ‘adjust’ in a limited area. This
leads to cramming too many things and too many people in too little space.
Finding a cluttered workstation table where personal space is a myth and
privacy is not an option is a norm in such offices. Wires running through your
feet, tables full of files and stationeries lying around can lead to
unnecessary distress and frustration on the employees leading to loss of
productivity.
What can be done?
Workplaces
should go for modular office furniture with a lot
of storage options to decrease the amount of clutter on the desk. Additionally,
having the right furniture such as the ones by HNI-India provides a minimalist
open square leg for ample legroom and mobility which helps create extra space.
Smart wire management at your workstation
table with separators provides for a clean and uncluttered desk.
With modular furniture, you can run the cabling below the desk in a discreet,
ordered and easily accessible manner helping you connect to a range of gadgets
simultaneously without creating a mess.
2. Worn out chairs and furniture
Many
offices do not feel the need to change their chairs until their very backs are
broken or their cushions are pressed wafer-thin. Not having a comfortable
office chair can lead to various health issues affecting employee productivity.
What can be done?
Look
for an ergonomic
office chair that can adapt to individual users enabling employees
to experience comfort at work. Check out the seating chairs by HNI-India from a
range of ergonomic office chairs, cafe
chairs, sofa for
office reception, and other varieties.
3. Outdated systems
Having
to deal with slow, outdated systems is a frustrating factor for many employees.
What can be done
Upgrade
your technology and hire better IT staff if need be.
By making some simple changes to the physical
look and functionality of your office, you can make a whole world of difference
in your entire workforce. With HNI India workstation
desk, you have a choice like never before. Superior quality,
advanced features, affordable ergonomics and functional aesthetics makes HNI
India seating products fit for all your office needs.
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