Harvard Business Review has natural light as the #1 office perk.
Natural light and views of the outdoors outweighs amenities like onsite cafeterias, fitness centers and even on-site childcare.
The desire for a workplace infused with natural light may also be due to increased screen time. The average American adult spends an average of 4 hours on their mobile devices every day. 73% of employees surveyed agree that the longer they use their devices, the more they desire a visual break such as taking a walk or being outside.
Furthermore, research revealed that workers in daylight office environments reported a 51% drop in eyestrain, a 63% drop in headaches and 56% reduction in drowsiness.
The Big Numbers: The study found 78% of employees say access to natural light and views improves their wellbeing and 70% report improved work performance.
Companies like Amazon invested in spheres vs. free lunches and Airbnb has pushed their design by creating call centers with open, natural light w surrounding views vs. windowless work stations as you might traditionally find.
So how can you consider the impact of natural light on your organization?
Create workspace through the lens of your employees
Listen to your employees to understand what type of workplace they want.
Consider creating an optimal workspace for all employees – both execs & front-line
The full article from the Harvard Business Review here if you would like to dive into this deeper.
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