Outdoor Break Areas: Why Every Business Should Invest in Green Space for Employees
Imagine you’re at work, a few hours into a challenging project, and you need a break. Do you want to head to:
A: A beige break room with a box of stale donuts on a folding table, or
B: A bright outdoor green space with flowers and plants, a shady place to sit, maybe the stress-reducing vibe of a bubbling water fountain?
Even if you really love donuts, the answer has to be B.
More and more employers are encouraging workers to duck outdoors for quick rejuvenating walks, lunch breaks in the breeze and brainstorming sessions surrounded by begonias and butterflies.
What are the benefits of green spaces at work? Employees are happier, less stressed, more productive and have a sense that their employers care about them. All of this boosts morale — and makes workers want to stick around.
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