Plants minimise harmful toxins released by office furniture and equipment
Plants improve air quality and humidity which will help promote a healthier environment
Plants reduce workplace stress and increase productivity
Plants help to reduce noise and can be used to improve privacy
Plants create an atmosphere which improves both the physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals
They make workspaces more attractive to job applicants
Potted plants are particularly beneficial for offices where workers do not have a window, according to a report from Washington State University. (Source: Mailonline)
Being around plants helps people concentrate better in the home and workplace. Studies show that tasks performed while under the calming influence of nature are performed better and with greater accuracy, yielding a higher quality result. (Source: ellisonchair.tamu.edu)
Those whose environments incorporated natural elements reported a 15% higher wellbeing score and a 6% higher productivity score than employees whose offices didn’t include such elements. (Source: makingmoveslondon.co.uk)
Studies have shown that indoor plants can improve focus, decrease depressive moods and lessen symptoms of anxiety,” says Garvey. “When your mind and body are relaxed, it can improve your blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol levels. (Source: piedmont.org)
Scientific field studies have shown that in workspaces where indoor plants have been added, work performance increased, staff wellbeing improved, and sick-leave absences were reduced. Talk about plants with benefits! (Source: thesill.com)
Attention restoration theory suggests that looking at nature – and even just images of nature – can shift the brain into a different processing mode, making employees feel more relaxed and better able to concentrate. (Source: ciphr.com)
