{"id":3000007832,"date":"2021-08-04T11:40:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T15:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000007832"},"modified":"2021-08-04T11:40:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T15:40:50","slug":"window-into-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/window-into-the-workplace","title":{"rendered":"A window into the workplace\u2014and a better day at work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s no surprise that having access to windows and the natural light<\/a> they bring can lead to a better day at work. The good news is many companies have realized the benefits of having<\/a> a workspace<\/a> with as many windows as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those benefits include the ability to focus better and put less strain on the eyes. In one study by a Cornell professor in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis<\/a>, workers in offices that had daylight reported an 84 percent drop in symptoms of eyestrain, headaches, and blurred vision, all of which can derail productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the study found that workers who sit close to a window and have daylight exposure reported a 2 percent increase in productivity. While that might not sound like much, if you crunch numbers based on the amount of days in the workweek and the number of employees, a few windows can have a high ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the flip side, sitting all day under fluorescent lights in a windowless space could add to worker irritability and help fuel more serious conditions like seasonal affective disorder (SAD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another 2018 report by the UK company Staples<\/a> found that 80 percent of office workers said that having good lighting in their workspace is important to them; about one-third said better lighting would actually make them happier<\/a> at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line? Organizations should invest in windows that provide their workforce with natural light. Get inspired by these WeWork locations that not only provide lots of natural light, but also incorporate stunning designs and functionality into their windows.<\/p>\n\n\n