In a business setting, lighting carries a strong effect on employees’ productivity. A study which was published on SLEEP, the online journal, stated that insufficient lighting within the workplace can negatively affect employees’ overall quality of life. Inadequate lighting often leads to mistakes, impacting the workers performance.  To help enhance an employee’s productivity, it should be noted to take in the type of light as well as the level of light along which ways it can be used. Here are some points to consider:

Increase Overall Illumination in Office Spaces

With the rise in the cost of energy, it can be tempting to try and cut back on the amount of lighting within the office in an attempt to save money. Although, with bad lighting it has a negative knock on effect with the worker’s mood, as well as increasing the possibility of mistakes as it makes the employee feel tired and makes it harder for them to see their workstation. Increasing lighting can overcome these problems and make the employee feel more positive about their environment.

Upgrade to LED

When we talk about switching to LED light bulbs, the main discussion is because it allows us to save on cost by using less energy. However, within a business there is another advantage of using LED lights, as they help to create a more natural and pleasing atmosphere than the one we would associate with using the traditional fluorescent lighting.

Make Use of Natural Light

A great way to help on savings while also making your employees happy is to use as much natural light possible. This is because it by allowing employees access to natural light its helps their sleep cycle and overall physical well being, which helps give them a positive effect on performance and mood.

Seek The Input Of Employees

Involve the employees, by allowing them to feel a bit more in control. For it is them that can tell you which stairwell needs more lighting, or which window needs shade when the sun is blurring down. You could also install dimmer switches so that the employees have the power to adjust to the light level they wish.

Customers Can Be Influenced By Light

Finally, lighting can also be used to help influence the customer, for example if in a retail setting by directing the customer’s eyesight and attention to a certain product, or if in a hotel appealing to to families you would want a more warm and cosy setting. There are lighting consultants available which will help you set up the right lighting for your particular business.