Factors affecting labor productivity due to office design

The “key” to improve the productivity of office workers depends on many factors. However, the equally important factor is the design of employees’ workspaces. Therefore, the office design needs to create a reasonable area, adequate lighting, air conditioning, space to reduce stress and improve labor productivity.

Density office design

Depending on the scale and interior design and office functions, the proportions and standards of distribution of office space vary.

For leaders, the average area is 10 m2 to 18.5m2 and a modern director board should be chosen. Employees with a fixed position are those who work at a desk more than 60% during the day, an average standard area of ​​4.5m2.

Staff positions are flexible with about 40% of the day on the staff desk, the average working area for them is 3.0m2. Employees do not need fixed seats such as customer service specialists, consultants, etc the average office area for them is 1.5m2 per person.

Light in working office design

Light in office construction design largely determines the productivity of employees, thereby promoting the development of the company. Workplace light should combine harmoniously between natural and artificial light sources.

Accordingly, the natural light source will be utilized by you through windows, doors or the entire space of the interior of the office, in order to catch light into the room. The closer to the natural light, the better for the eyes. Therefore, you should arrange so that every place in the office has natural light. However, all natural light does not go into all the places in the office space, so it needs to be combined with artificial light.

Artificial light solutions to improve current optimal labor productivity:

– Use a new type of fluorescent light bulb such as T8 – 36W, 20% brighter than conventional fluorescent lamps and 130% compared to 100W incandescent lamps. In addition, this type of lamp gives more true colors, closer to natural light.

– Lamp must have reflective lampshade to enhance brightness, uniformity when distributing light.

– Should arrange the lights in parallel with the view and the door to limit reflective glare.

– The light of long light sources must be arranged directly from the ceiling.

– The number of lights arranged during the construction of the office must ensure the standard illumination. Power consumption density is less than 10W per square meter.

Temperature in office design

If the office temperature is too low, most of the body’s energy is consumed not for work but for cold protection. Therefore, the ability to focus attention of employees decreases rapidly, resulting in reduced labor productivity. When working at high temperatures, the body loses more energy to maintain its normal biological temperature. Make respiratory increase rapidly, increase sweating, reduce salt content in body. As a result, the employees work in a sluggish manner, the labor movements are slow, the labor productivity decreases

In any case, the temperature range of 21 to 25 degrees Celsius is the temperature range that helps people achieve the highest labor efficiency. But whether in summer or winter, the temperature in the office should not be more than 5 degrees Celsius away from the outside environment temperature.

Air and office green space solution

Air quality in the office can reduce cognitive ability and work efficiency. The office lacks oxygen, lots of CO2 makes the body tired, sleepy, incapable of working as well as the creativity of employees. According to research, CO2 concentration from 350ppm to 1,000ppm in the office is reasonable.

In addition, the toxic gases commonly found in the office environment are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, and acetone. They arise from various sources such as from office equipment including printers, computers, photocopiers, tables and chairs, cleaning agents. Besides, office people often suffer from back pain, eye strain, long-term stress, fatigue, adversely affecting productivity and quality of work.

In fact, research shows that the greenery on office tables and chairs helps reduce stress, boosts mental well-being, and boosts productivity. In addition, office greenery also contributes to improving air quality.

Some plants such as magnolia, betel nut, green euphoria, kim money, rich, blooming, rhododendron, etc also have the ability to absorb toxic gases emitted from cigarette smoke, computers, photocopiers, paint, plywood, deodorant, tape – sources of toxic gases are often found in residential areas or office equipment.

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