Plants in the Office Makes Us More Productive

Office staff are happier and more productive when more plants are used in decoration rather than 'lean' designs stripped of greenery in the offices, new research shows. In the first field study of its kind, published today, researchers found enriching a 'lean' office with plants could increase productivity by 15%. The team examined the impact of 'lean' and 'green' offices on staff's perceptions of air quality, concentration, and workplace satisfaction, ...