For years, behavioral studies suggested that a sterile office environment was key to employee focus and productivity.
A study published on September 1 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology turns this idea on its head. Researchers from top universities compared two groups and found that participants in plant-free offices were 15% less productive.
Workers in offices with green plants also reported higher job satisfaction. Alex Haslam, co-author from UQ’s School of Psychology, noted: “Employees felt more satisfied, concentrated better, and perceived improved air quality with plants around. Greening the office creates a more enjoyable, comfortable, and productive space—signaling that employers truly value their team's well-being.”
Marlon Nieuwenhuis from Cardiff University’s School of Psychology adds, “This research challenges the old belief that a bare, sober workspace drives peak productivity.”
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If you can choose, consider your office's lighting. Opt for low-maintenance options like succulents, which thrive and grow steadily with minimal care.
