Indoors and outdoors @ work

Turning an outdoor space into a functional work area has been a trend in the corporate world for years. The mental and physical benefits of giving employees access to natural daylight, fresh air, and a change of scenery have been well documented. Connecting with nature is essential to our well-being and our ability to be productive and efficient at work.

As a global pandemic turned the working world on its head, outdoor workspace has suddenly become more important than ever. Capitalizing on outdoor workspace has several major benefits:  Firstly, more usable square footage for employees to spread out and maintain social distance.  Secondly, access to more fresh air, which dilutes airborne pathogens, like COVID-19, and helps prevent the spread (not to mention, it makes us feel healthier to take a deep breath of fresh air). Thirdly, a boost in mood, creativity, and productivity—all welcome benefits as employees return to a very different VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous) World.

Categories: Highland-Lowland & Valley, Social Places
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