The impact of healthy workplaces on employee satisfaction, productivity and costs

Voordt, D.J.M. van der; Jensen, Per Anker

doi:10.1108/jcre-03-2021-0012

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“…In terms of job satisfaction, the majority of respondents indicated their need to work in an aesthetically pleasing workplace (Bjerke et al , 2007; Molahosseini et al , 2020) to feel satisfied in their work. This belief has also been shown in other studies including Van der Voordt and Jensen (2023) that highlighted how appropriate building characteristics can positively impact people’s health, satisfaction and productivity. Our respondents also believed an aesthetically pleasing work environment enhanced both their productivity and satisfaction.…”

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The importance of aesthetics in workplace environments: an investigation into employees’ satisfaction, feelings of safety and comfort in a university

Barton

2023

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Purpose Employee satisfaction is critical in any workplace. Research suggests that the environment that people work in can contribute greatly to levels of satisfaction as well as productivity. Limited research exists, however, on how the aesthetics of a workplace impact both employee satisfaction and well-being. This paper aims to identify whether the aesthetics in a workplace environment at one university influences employee satisfaction and well-being. Design/methodology/approach This paper shares data from a survey that determined whether the workplace environment at one university in Queensland, Australia supports its workers’ job satisfaction and well-being. The survey was distributed amongst all staff at three campuses with a total of 73 usable responses. Findings Findings showed that there is a strong need for an aesthetically pleasing workplace and its positive impacts on employees. In addition, an aesthetically pleasing workplace was perceived to have a positive impact on the respondents’ likelihood of spending more time at work, hence, a greater sense of satisfaction. The respondents indicated a moderate level of satisfaction with the aesthetics of their workspace and environment including feeling safe. Research limitations/implications Implications show that further improvements could be attained in the workplace through the addition of natural lighting, plants and artwork. The employees also indicated they would like more control over the aesthetics of the work environment. Originality/value This research is original as it was not known whether aesthetics in the workplace influenced worker satisfaction and/or well-being.

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“…Kellert et al (2011) mention that much architectural work now considers how natural lighting and plants will feature in spaces. Voordt and Jensen (2023) showed that healthy workplaces have a positive impact on end-user satisfaction and employee productivity as well.…”

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The importance of aesthetics in workplace environments: an investigation into employees’ satisfaction, feelings of safety and comfort in a university

Barton

2023

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“…This finding is in line with prior research, e.g., refs. [62,63] which claimed that ergonomics increases work engagement. Employees obtain a sense of ownership and control over their work environment when they have the chance to contribute to the design of their workplaces and equipment.…”

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“…Implementing ergonomic interventions demonstrates that the organization values the health and comfort of its employees, which can result in increased job satisfaction and a sense of being valued. Satisfied employees are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and willing to invest discretionary effort into their work tasks [62,63].…”

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How Is Job Performance Affected by Ergonomics in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry? Mediating Roles of Work Engagement and Talent Retention

El-Sherbeeny,

Al-Romeedy,

Abd elhady

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Optimizing the interaction between individuals and their work environment has become increasingly relevant in enhancing employee well-being and driving the overall success of businesses. The goal of this study is to provide information about how ergonomics affects job performance in the tourism and hospitality industry. The full-time staff employees of Egypt’s category (A) travel agencies and five-star hotels were the source of the study’s data. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique of analysis was utilized to explore how ergonomics influences job performance while taking into account the mediating roles of work engagement and talent retention. WarpPLS statistical software version 7.0 was used to analyze the 389 valid replies obtained. The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between the employees’ perception of ergonomics on their job performance, in addition to the positive relationships between the perception of ergonomics and work engagement and talent retention. The work engagement and talent retention were also found to have a positive relationship with job performance. Furthermore, research revealed that work engagement and talent retention act as mediators between ergonomics and job performance. The results of this research significantly advance the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model theory. The study also offers evidence-based recommendations to organizations in the tourism and hospitality industry, empowering them to establish supportive work environments that enhance the job performance, work engagement, and talent retention. Businesses in this industry could create work environments that prioritize the well-being, comfort, and safety of their employees by embracing ergonomic concepts.

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“…Social sustainability is challenging to describe in a way that is both understandable and meaningful to businesses and the various external stakeholders in the government and the society with whom they engage [13]. Although the review by Voordt and Jensen [14] shows that appropriate building characteristics have been recognized for their positive effects on health, satisfaction, and productivity, the correlations between these impacts remain understudied. Therefore, the way through which the work environment enables productivity is impactful on satisfaction, productivity, and quality of life [15].…”

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Exploring the Spatial Dimensions of Social Sustainability in the Workplace through the Lens of Interior Architects in Jordan

Altamimi¹,

Iranmanesh²,

Denerel³

2023

Buildings

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In both industry and academia, sustainability has become a priority in the interior design and architecture industry, having a significant impact on society. However, most recent studies on building sustainability focus mainly on environmental and economic issues, with social sustainability often being complicated and overlooked in relevant research. This paper argues that there is a need for workplace design guidance that prioritizes parameters at the intersection of twenty-first-century workforce–corporate interests, embodying the notion of social sustainability within the built environment. Through this perspective, the physical environment is considered the container of its social content, and its features and characteristics have a direct impact on the quality of life and work for office workers. Although international currents in the age of globalization have stimulated tangible progress in the context of sustainability, the interior design of most design and architecture offices in Jordan suffers from an underrepresentation of the distinctive features of socially sustainable, user-welcoming interior spaces and environments. The current study explores the experiences of interior design professionals in Jordan through four windows of “Physiological Health and Comfort”, “Efficiency and Ergonomics”, “Privacy and Social Interaction”, and “Spatial Organization (Design)” from a quantitative perspective. A survey was developed to investigate these criteria and was administered among 145 full-time design professionals working in offices in Amman, Jordan. The study aimed to investigate the experiences of these practitioners in relation to their office work environment, with a focus on exploring Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Quality of Work Life (QWL), and Quality of Life (QoL) from the perspective of social sustainability. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and regression models were employed to analyze the survey data and evaluate the findings. Overall, the study highlights the need for theoretical and practical incentives to promote the adoption of socially sustainable development in workplace design, particularly in the context of interior design in Jordan. By focusing on the experiences of interior design professionals with their workplace environment, this study provides valuable insights for the development of workplace design guidelines that prioritize social sustainability parameters within the built environment.

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The impact of healthy workplaces on employee satisfaction, productivity and costs

Cited by 52 publications

References 59 publications

The importance of aesthetics in workplace environments: an investigation into employees’ satisfaction, feelings of safety and comfort in a university

The importance of aesthetics in workplace environments: an investigation into employees’ satisfaction, feelings of safety and comfort in a university

How Is Job Performance Affected by Ergonomics in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry? Mediating Roles of Work Engagement and Talent Retention

Exploring the Spatial Dimensions of Social Sustainability in the Workplace through the Lens of Interior Architects in Jordan

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