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Art is often the last thing organizations consider when designing a new office, but just because it’s a finishing touch doesn’t mean it’s not important! Color, texture, and art can be just as impactful on employee productivity and wellness as ergonomic chairs,  natural lighting , and great tech – when it’s done right. Here’s why it is important to have art in the office and some different types of art for the office to inspire you. No more monotony We’ve all worked in offices that feel so generic and dull that we can feel the enthusiasm and energy drain out of us as we walk in the door. And we’re not alone – studies have shown that to inspire your employees, the environment must be inspiring too. Well-decorated, colorful, artistic offices are filled with people who are more motivated, healthier, and happier – exactly the kind of attitude that results in more productivity, better problem-solving, and higher levels of engagement. Why art matters in the workplace Color – ...

Studies into workplace wellness, productivity, and efficiency have all shown just how important the right lighting is for your office. And it makes sense – we’re diurnal creatures and light tells our brains on the most basic level when we should work and when we should sleep. But what lighting is best for the workplace? Lighting and productivity When we have the right lighting, we feel happier, healthier, and more energetic, which is good if you want to get things done. On the other hand, the wrong lighting can push the scales in the other direction, making us feel tired and ill, headachy, and frustrated. Lighting therefore has a very powerful impact on our state of mind and trying to be productive in a too bright or too dark space means that our resources have to fight against our brains to get into that state of mind, making us less productive as a result. Clearly, if you want your office to be a productive space, you need to get the lighting just right. LEDs vs fluorescent lig...