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Marriott Student Review

2020

Productivity

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Interior Design In The Workplace, Bryce Cindrich Aug 2020

Interior Design In The Workplace, Bryce Cindrich

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While people generally spend much of their time in their home, time spent in the workplace is usually a close second. Why should people care less about how their office is set up than their home? A well-designed interior at the workplace can help promote employee productivity and support their well-being, build a sense of community, improve team collaboration, and attract and retain talent.


Make More, Work Less, Michael Sutton May 2020

Make More, Work Less, Michael Sutton

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Although the status quo in the business world is to work long hours and supposedly produce more each workweek, studies show that working less and taking appropriately regulated breaks actually lead to more productivity in individuals and businesses as a whole. Specifically companies would be wise to implement a limit of 50 work hours per week, encourage frequent breaks (about 15 minute every hour), and encourage patterns of sufficient sleep. By reducing mental fatigue in your employees, their productivity will increase.