5 Ways to Create a Healthier Work Environment

The workplace is incredibly important when it comes to reaching your health and wellness goals. You spend 40 hours a week at work, so it is important to take steps to create an environment that supports your health goals. Here are some tips on creating a healthier work environment:

·         Bring Plants to the Office

o   Plants improve the air quality of the office which can be important if your office is stuffy. They also can put people in better moods by making the area cheerier. Plants also have a calming effect on most people which is helpful when dealing with stressful situations at work. The best type of plants to use in an office are green and leafy (you would want to avoid prickly plants).

·         Implement Standing Desks

o   It is unhealthy to sit for too long so using a standing desk will allow you to still be an effective worker without jeopardizing your health. There is also a risk in spending all day on your feet so be mindful of how much time you spend standing. You can see our selection of height adjustable table bases here.

·         Encourage Open Communication

o   You need to establish open lines of communication in your work environment so that people feel comfortable bringing up issues they have in the workplace. This will help in minimizing workplace conflicts and an unhealthy work environment. If your employees feel comfortable bringing up issues with you there will be less workplace conflict and issues that do arise can be solved more quickly.

·         Celebrate Wins

o   It is important to let people know that their hard work is appreciated and taking time to celebrate when people do well is a huge morale booster. Creating an environment where people’s success is celebrated will lead to more people being successful which will improve the company overall. You can start off meetings with positive outcomes and encourage other people to do the same.

·         Keep Your Team Connected

o   It is important for your team to develop a productive working relationship in order to obtain the best results. If there are remote workers, then using video conferencing during meetings is a good way to keep them connected. At the beginning of meeting take some time to talk to each other and learn more about who you are working with.

These are all great ways to improve the quality of your work environment which will lead to better results. Creating a healthy work environment should be an ongoing project. Talk to your workers and see what suggestions they might have for improving the working conditions. Having a positive work environment will improve the mood of your workers which will increase the quality of their work. Investing in your workers well being will pay off by giving you a happier team that enjoys coming into work. Always strive to be better in what you do and create an atmosphere where everyone is doing the same.