Provide a healthy work environment with vibrant, stunning displays of indoor plants
Enhancing indoor air quality is essential for maintaining a healthy work environment. One effective and aesthetically pleasing way to achieve this is by incorporating office plants. Introducing a stylish display of indoor plants in the workplace not only creates a welcoming and visually inviting space for your visitors, and a calm, relaxing environment for your staff, it also improves the quality of air they breathe.
Plants help to purify the air by filtering harmful toxins (e.g. benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene) and increasing oxygen. Some plants such as ferns add moisture to the air, providing a humidity boost, which can help to ease respiratory issues and dry skin.
Indoor plants offer numerous benefits that improve both the physical and mental wellbeing of your employees. The presence of greenery has been shown to boost mood and create calmer, more productive work environments. As well as brightening up a dull area or office space, they also absorb noise, creating quieter and more peaceful surroundings.
There have been many studies examining the effects of indoor plants in the work environment. Findings show there are significant benefits to adding plants to workplace environments, with office environments in particular benefiting greatly from adding some greenery to their space.
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Indoor plants are also environmentally friendly, helping to reduce energy costs by providing shade and cooling spaces naturally. Their presence also supports sustainable living while enriching our daily lives with natural beauty and vitality.
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Improving poor environmental conditions in the workplace with indoor plants
With the Worksafe Victoria Psychological health regulations now in place, it is important for employers to look at numerous aspects of their employees working conditions including the workplace environment.
As stated in the Worksafe Compliance Code – Psychological Health:
‘Creating a psychologically healthy and safe workplace benefits your employees and your business. It improves wellbeing, reduces incidents, and boosts productivity.’
An example of a psychosocial hazard included in the compliance code is poor environmental conditions.
According to the Code ‘For some people, a dynamic or busy working environment can be motivating, enhance focus and lead to better performance, if exposure to any psychosocial hazards is managed’
Numerous studies have determined that adding indoor plants can help with improving a poor work environment. Adding some indoor greenery has shown to enhance psychological wellbeing and physical health. This is due to an effect known as biophilia, which is the natural human instinct to connect with nature.
Improving indoor air quality can help to reduce the frequency of illnesses, therefore reducing the amount of sick days your employees take. Indoor plant displays also make a workspace more visually appealing and welcoming, which can improve overall job satisfaction.
Introducing indoor plants is a simple, cost-effective and evidence-backed strategy, for creating a healthy and productive work environment.