6 Benefits of Having Plants in The Office
6 Benefits of Having Plants in The Office People have an inherent drive to connect with nature, which scientists refer to as "biophilia." Unfortunately, the areas where we spend most of our days, our workplaces, have lost much of their connection to nature. 1. Plants help reduce stress. Workers saw considerable reductions in stress when the plants were brought into their office, according to a 2010 study from the new Sydney University of Technology. There was a 37% decrease in reported tension and anxiety, a 58% decrease in despair or despondency, a 44% decrease in anger and hostility, and a 38% decrease in tiredness. 2. Plants in the office increase productivity. Did you know that undecorated offices are considered the "most dangerous" environments for humans? Employees perform best when houseplants are brought into their work areas, according to Dr. Chris Knight and his colleagues at the University of Exeter. In fact, after ten years of research, researchers foun
