How Natural Light Can Increase Employee Performance

Increasingly, business owners are beginning to understand that one of the most important factors affecting office productivity is lighting. We already know that reading in poor lighting can negatively affect your eyesight, but your choice of lighting for your office space could also very well have a significant impact on your company’s productivity. 

A recent study found that almost ¾ of all employees complain about the lighting in their offices. The most common observations are that lights are too dim or that they are too harsh. This number seems to indicate that many employers are not taking proper lighting seriously, and that could be adversely affecting their businesses. 

Dim lighting can cause eye strain and headaches due to the eyes having to work much harder, and that dimness can also create drowsiness and trouble focusing. Harsh lighting, such as fluorescent lighting, is also known to cause eye strain and can trigger migraine headaches as well.

The best lighting for everyone is natural light itself. Windows that let in natural light have been found to be the number one determinant of satisfaction in any room, and your office is no exception. As a savvy business owner, you know that happy employees are more productive, too. 

How can natural lighting increase employee productivity and performance?

Natural lighting affects our bodies both directly - what we see and how well we see it - and indirectly, through moods, behavior, and perhaps even hormonal balance. Businesses that have moved to natural lighting experience a happier workforce that is far less likely to be absent or ill. And since better lighting creates a greater sense of overall satisfaction, it also results in increased productivity and better job performance. By opting for more natural lighting in your office spaces, you can expect to save money by saving energy usage, too!

Natural lighting is just an all-around great choice for your office spaces. Here at Nashville Office Interiors we can help you make the changes necessary to enhance your business, protect the health and happiness of yourself and your employees, and empower you to continue in your success. Call us today!