{"id":445,"date":"2024-01-17T03:11:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T03:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/?p=445"},"modified":"2024-03-13T07:38:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T07:38:14","slug":"vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/","title":{"rendered":"How office design can impact workplace productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond aesthetics, office design is considered a strategic tool, contributing to unleashing your employee\u2019s full potential. It goes beyond a mere brick-and-mortar office, influencing many aspects such as employee concentration, collaboration, engagement, well-being, and talent retention. Let\u2019s now examine the correlation between office design and<\/span><b> workplace productivity,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as how to improve employee productivity through effective design strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">M\u1ee5c l\u1ee5c<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#How_does_interior_office_design_affect_workplace_productivity\" >How does interior office design affect workplace productivity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#How_to_enhance_employee_productivity_through_strategic_office_design\" >How to enhance employee productivity through strategic office design\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#1_Biophilic_design\" >1. Biophilic design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#2_Noise_management\" >2. Noise management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#3_Color\" >3. Color<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#4_Ergonomic_furniture\" >4. Ergonomic furniture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#5_Hybrid_office_design\" >5. Hybrid office design<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/vietnam-should-accelerate-the-use-of-green-materials-7\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_interior_office_design_affect_workplace_productivity\"><\/span><b>How does interior office design affect workplace productivity?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thoughtfully designed office plays a pivotal role in creating a less stressful and more productive working environment. To produce exceptional outcomes at work, it is important to keep your employees calm and comfortable. Based on the Fellowes Workplace Wellness Report, it is suggested that an overwhelming<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fellowes.com\/us\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 87% of employees <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">would like their employer to offer healthier work environment like ergonomic furniture, wellness rooms, healthier lunch food, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, interior office design has a significant impact on employee productivity. Selecting the right layout is vital to improving employee productivity, engagement and well-being, and job satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enhance_employee_productivity_through_strategic_office_design\"><\/span><b>How to enhance employee productivity through strategic office design\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the key improvements for you to consider to optimize your office for maximum productivity:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Biophilic_design\"><\/span><b>1. Biophilic design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-573 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.-workplace-productivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.-workplace-productivity.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.-workplace-productivity-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.-workplace-productivity-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.-workplace-productivity-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biophilic design\u00a0 &#8211; a strategic approach that helps create a productive workplace\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biophilic design is known as the practice of incorporating natural elements into the working environment. Here is how this strategic approach contributes to create an enjoyable, productive workplace for employees:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>. Greenery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Clearly, greenery helps purify the air and add a touch of nature into the workplace that significantly reduces stress and anxiety, resulting in higher levels of concentration and well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>. Natural light:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to studies, much more exposure to natural light compared to artificial light helps increase productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>. Water features: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating water sound helps improve cognitive function, resulting in better problem-solving and decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>. Other ways:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other methods to maximize employee productivity through biophilic design are using natural elements such as wood and stone in office furniture or installing living walls or vertical gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Noise_management\"><\/span><b>2. Noise management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-575 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.-workplace-productivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.-workplace-productivity.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.-workplace-productivity-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.-workplace-productivity-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.-workplace-productivity-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to manage noise to improve workplace productivity<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office noise can be one of the biggest productivity killers. Designing the office with this in mind is crucial. In case your business has employees who usually discuss with customers via phone or online meetings, etc. To boost employee productivity in such situations, you should create quiet zones. These areas, which are fully equipped with soundproof booths, phone booths, or private meeting rooms, are designated for focused work. Another way is encouraging employees to move around the office by creating numerous types of workspaces, such as lounge chairs and standing desks, leading to reduced noise in specific areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Color\"><\/span><b>3. Color<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-577 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3.-workplace-productivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3.-workplace-productivity.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3.-workplace-productivity-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3.-workplace-productivity-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3.-workplace-productivity-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue color can have a calming effect, vastly mitigating stress and anxiety,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is suggested that color has a powerful impact on mood, focus, and creativity, thus impacting employee performance. For example, warm colors like yellow, pink, and orange can create feelings of happiness, optimism, and enthusiasm, helping boost mood and energy. On the other hand, green and blue ones can have a calming effect, vastly mitigating stress and anxiety, hence improving well-being and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is crucial to keep in mind that a balanced combination of colors is essential to achieve the desired effect. For example, excessive use of warm colors can irritate the eyes and cause headaches. The key is moderation, so use colors carefully and strategically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ergonomic_furniture\"><\/span><b>4. Ergonomic furniture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4.-workplace-productivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4.-workplace-productivity.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4.-workplace-productivity-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4.-workplace-productivity-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4.-workplace-productivity-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in ergonomics in the workplace is worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergonomic furniture helps employees maintain proper posture and alignment. This significantly reduces muscle strain, back pain, and fatigue, allowing them to work comfortably for longer periods of time. It also means that working in a comfortable position enables employees to focus on their tasks without the distraction of physical pain, leading to increased productivity. On top of that, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/home-news\/standing-desks-work-office-tiredness-productivity-health-benefits-research-nhs-study-sitting-a8578561.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conducted by NHS staff in the British Medical Journal revealed that individuals who used a standing desk reported reduced levels of anxiety and fatigue, along with an improved quality of life. Therefore, investing in ergonomics in the workplace is crucial and valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hybrid_office_design\"><\/span><b>5. Hybrid office design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5.-workplace-productivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5.-workplace-productivity.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5.-workplace-productivity-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5.-workplace-productivity-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5.-workplace-productivity-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating technology facilitates communication between in-office &amp; remote staff<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hybrid model has gained traction since the Covid-19 pandemic. It is known as a working model that allows employees to work remotely while still going to the office for several days. In order to adapt to this trend &#8211; the future of the workplace, more and more businesses are revamping their office to meet that requirement. For example, businesses offer a variety of workspaces, such as quiet zones, standing desks, and collaboration areas, to cater to different working models and tasks. Furthermore, incorporating technology like conferencing tools, project management platforms, and other technologies to facilitate seamless communication between in-office employees and remote ones is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By implementing these strategic approaches mentioned above, you can improve your <\/span><b>workplace productivity.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> However, remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach; you should create a workplace tailored to your specific needs, styles, corporate culture, and employee needs. Design is an ongoing process, so be open to adapting and changing the design as your business and employee needs evolve. Hopefully, this article helps guide you on the journey to creating a pleasant, productive, and thriving office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beyond aesthetics, office design is considered a strategic tool, contributing to unleashing your employee\u2019s full potential. It goes beyond a mere brick-and-mortar office, influencing many aspects such as employee concentration, collaboration, engagement, well-being, and talent retention. Let\u2019s now examine the correlation between office design and workplace productivity, as well as how to improve employee productivity through effective design strategies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=445"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":722,"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/445\/revisions\/722"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hanspaces.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}