5 ways how healthy office spaces promote healthy lifestyles

Managed and serviced coworking spaces go an extra step to promote a healthy lifestyle Studies have shown that employees who work in a healthy environment usually enjoy good wellbeing increased productivity and a positive outlook towards the companyCreating a perfect office setup and turning it into an ideal workplace environment usually involves astronomical costs From paying office rent to office furnishings insurances equipment and money invested in health and hygiene the cost is mostly high Puneet Chandra Founder amp CEO of Skootr a managed office solution provider lists the five musts for creating the ideal office space1 Maintaining hygiene None of the healthy measures taken into consideration will be effective if the workstation itself is host to illnesses and lacks basic sanitation There are numerous people who get satisfaction from a clean environment An absolutely clean and a hygienic toilet with the smell of fresh lemon is on everyones wish list A hygienic washroom boosts the morale of office employees and helps in increasing their productivity2 Seeding plants Numerous scientific studies have established the advantages both physical and psychological of having plants inside the office Moreover with pollution levels rising above the danger zone seeding indoor plants in an office will contribute towards fresher air and a cleaner environment It is also highly costeffective compared to indoor air purifiers A significant aspect for any costconscious business owner3 Pantry services Clean healthy and hygienic food leads to happy and efficient employees Hence pantry services form an important ingredient of a healthy work environment Industry experts say 70 per cent to 90 per cent of healthcare spending can be saved by excluding unhealthy lifestyle choices one of the major reasons for chronic lifestyle diseases Coworking and managed office space providers are opting for pantry service wherein snacking becomes a healthy breaktime instead of employees depending on junk food from roadside shops and streetfood vendors4 Bright interiors comfortable furniture A speciallydesigned office ensures innovation among employees According to psychoanalysts mental and physical health is majorly dependent on the physical work environment Hence managed and coworking spaces these days prefer bright coloured furniture along with peppy interiors Such colours make employees more productive and help them stay active throughout the day Comfortable ergonomic furniture has also proven to alleviate stress in employees hence promoting a positive work environment Interactive work desks are also a new concept offered by coworking office providers which not only encourages interaction but can also change height and position according to the comfort postures of employees5 Gyms for strong work life Various studies have claimed a solid connection between the amount of time people spend in sitting and thereafter the increased chances of diabetes obesity cancer and cardiovascular diseases Hence coworking and managed office spaces are providing office gyms for employees to maintain energy enthusiasm and positivity while helping an individual become healthier and fitterCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updatesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever