Companies take different approaches to workplace tidiness. Some companies follow a strict "clean desk policy." This means that all work materials and personal items must be removed from desks at the end of the day.
This means that nothing is left on the desk at the end of the day. Convinced users believe that the "clean desk" policy prevents distractions and saves costs and space. It is possible that the empty desk can be used by any other employee the next working day. However, a study at the University of Groningen found that a chaotic workplace makes employees more creative, innovative, and productive. Thinking clearly and in a structured manner in chaos requires a great deal of concentration. This, in turn, leads to better focus, organization, and efficiency. Employees are more productive with the "creative chaos policy."
In addition, a "clean desk" is particularly important in EC offices, as it can be very tempting for burglars if lots of materials and personal items are left lying around on desks.
However, those who feel comfortable are also more productive
Another study on the topic of "well-being in the workplace" surveyed around 7,300 employees and came to the conclusion that employees who feel mentally and physically comfortable in the office work more productively. Physical, emotional, and cognitive performance is largely dependent on how comfortable you feel at work. Ergonomics is an important issue. Employees who risk catching colds because the air conditioning is too cold, suffer from back pain because of their desk chairs, or are generally unable to work because of a noisy environment will become unproductive and unhappy in the long run. For this reason, it is important that every employee feels comfortable in order to be able to work successfully.
This makes the office a nicer place to work and a place to retreat to
Privacy screens are a great advantage in open-plan offices, for example. Many employees feel like they are constantly being watched, whether by colleagues or from outside. This in turn leads to tension, stress, and unproductivity. Plants should also be a staple in the workplace. These can even be used as privacy screens. The green color of plants has a calming effect and they produce fresh oxygen.
Beautiful and unusual pictures can also create a pleasant atmosphere and provide extra motivation. If you sit poorly at your desk, you may want to buy a back-friendly seat cushion or a calf cushion. These relieve pressure on the spine and are very comfortable.
