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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON PRODUCTIVITY
Indoor air quality, lighting and room temperature all significantly affect productivity according to a new report from Sharp Business Systems UK (SBSUK), a subsidiary of Sharp Electronics Europe (SEE).
The new report, which reviews the role of indoor air quality, temperature and lighting on office worker performance and wellness in meetings, highlights the importance of creating the right conditions for meetings in order to boost productivity, and reveals employers could increase worker performance and wellness by 20% simply by increasing the fresh air supply in offices and meeting rooms.
The report identifies temperature as a key environmental factor that has an impact on memory recall, attention span, and creativity, which all affect performance. With the ideal meeting temperature recorded anywhere between 20°C to 25°C, gradually decreasing the temperature to 18°C one hour before the end of the working day was found to boost productivity and increase employee performance by 4.1%, which could be beneficial for lengthy meetings and combatting the end of day productivity lull.
Office and meeting room lighting was also found to have a significant impact on concentration and productivity, with the latest research revealing good lighting can improve performance by 15%. Good lighting and daylight are essential
PORTFOLIO POISED FOR ENGLISH NATIONAL
BALLET EXTENSION Portfolio, Churchill’s high specification cleaning division, has secured a three-year contract extension with English National Ballet (ENB).
The agreement, which is due to commence late July, will see Portfolio deliver general cleaning services at ENB’s new premises at London City Island, Canning Town, where the company will move this summer.
English National Ballet is joined by English National Ballet School at the new site – at 93,000 sq. feet the site is
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INCENTIVE FM RENEWS SHOPPING CENTRE DEAL
Incentive FM has extended its contract with Friars Square Shopping Centre in Aylesbury for a further three years.
The new contract awarded by the management company, Montagu Evans, enables Incentive FM to continue to provide a full total facilities management service model at the centre.
The shopping centre is a mixed-use development, including over 50 shops and restaurants, offices, 400-space multi-storey car park and bus station.
The decision to extend the relationship with Incentive FM follows a successful 36-month period.
Andy Margieson, Centre Manager, said: “Business continuity is a very important part of managing a shopping centre. The continuing partnership with Incentive FM has enabled the successful renewal of the contract for a new term a very easy decision.”
to employee’s wellness and mood, with findings showing that workers in offices with windows had 46 minutes more sleep a night compared to workers without them.
Workplace psychologist, Dr. Nigel Oseland who developed the report with Sharp commented: “Studies have repeatedly shown that uncomfortable environmental conditions can negatively affect performance in the general office space and meeting rooms. This provides a strong business case to control and adapt these conditions in order to boost productivity and worker performance in meetings.”
four times the size of current buildings and will provide a dedicated space for dancers, choreographers, costume- makers, musicians and students.
Antony Law, Managing Director of Portfolio by Churchill, commented: “We’re excited to be joining English National Ballet in its fantastic new build and look forward to maintaining a space that truly supports staff and dancers.”
Adrian Wyer, Facilities Manager at English National Ballet, added: “English National Ballet is keen to commence its new working partnership with Portfolio by Churchill as it moves into a new, purpose-built home. Delivery of exceptional cleaning services along
with new methods of environmentally focused cleaning will be the main basis of this partnership.”
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