Plants in the office environment

Go Green & Get Productive: The Power Of Plants In The Workplace [INFOGRAPHIC]

Want to improve your employeesโ€™ levels of engagement and productivity? Take a look around and assess your office space – perhaps it needs a refresh. It has been well documented that an employeeโ€™s environment can have a significant impact on their concentration and motivation levels. One simple way to improve your dรฉcor is by adding plants. Plants in the workplace not only look good; they are also good for your team!

Our Vancouver office has numerous plants scattered across our work stations and we love them. ย They definitely add life to our space, and according to the following infographic from Ambius,ย we are more industrious as a result of their presence.

Some highlights from Ambius’ infographic:

  • Workers generate 15% more ideas when surrounded by plants
  • Plants in the workplace reduce absenteeism from 15% to 5%
  • Computer tasks are completed 12% faster with plants

If you’re feeling inspired to make your own office green, check out this list of 9 low-maintenance plants for a work environment ยป

Why plants are good for employees in an office