Poor Office IEQ Costs Productivity and Money, Says New Report

Poor Office IEQ Costs Productivity and Money, Says New Report
NEW ORLEANS—Offices with poor lighting, stuffy air, too hot or too cold temperatures, no outdoor views and too much noise not only make employees unhappy at work, they also make them less productive, according to a new report released this week at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. “The physical features of an office can make [employees] feel inspired, connected and energetic, or sluggish, isolated and less motivated,” said Bob Best, Executive Vice President of Energy & Sustainability Services at JLL, which conducted the study along with the World Green Building Council (WGBC).