Create an Inspiring Work Environment
Do conditions in your workplace support positive, creative thinking?
Most office space feels dead and lifeless. If you don’t create an environment where people enjoy working, how can you expect them to perform at their best?
eBay’s headquarters houses a dedicated meditation room. Google offers healthy, organic cuisine prepared by a gourmet chef. Check out high-rated companies from Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and model their successful environments.
Research has demonstrated that fluorescent lighting collapses the body’s acupuncture meridians and hampers the brain’s ability to think clearly. Replacing fluorescent lighting with full-spectrum, natural bulbs can actually affect the bottom line.
Surround the workspace with plants to infuse more life into the environment. Be aware of wall colors, mounted pictures and paintings, and the use of floor space. All of these factors affect the environment’s appeal.
For more inspiration, check out the “About Us” pages of your favorite innovative companies’ Web sites.
The Lesson: Create an environment that lifts your employee’s spirits rather than drains their energy.
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