{"id":1277,"date":"2020-11-17T12:09:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T09:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/partner-c.com.ua\/?p=1277"},"modified":"2026-09-15T09:33:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T06:33:31","slug":"faktori-shho-vplivajut-na-efektivnist-praci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partner-c.com.ua\/en\/blog\/faktori-shho-vplivajut-na-efektivnist-praci\/","title":{"rendered":"Factors Affecting Work Efficiency in the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most of us think of an office as premises where the employer should create optimal conditions for productive work. But in practice, the real conditions often don’t meet sanitary standards \u2014 and therefore reduce work efficiency<\/strong> and don’t support productive work.<\/p>\n

In this guide we look at 6 important factors that most strongly affect office productivity<\/strong>. Having learned them, take a look at your own space: is everything all right with office comfort<\/strong> in your company?<\/p>\n

6 factors affecting work efficiency<\/h2>\n
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  1. Noise.<\/strong> Research by Cornell University showed that even with a low noise level in open-plan premises, office workers feel stress and have reduced motivation. When planning an open space, think in advance about where to place loud equipment (printers, for example) and employees who work in conditions of elevated noise. Partitions with sound insulation help lower the “loudness” \u2014 more in the article Glass Office Partitions: Types & Benefits<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Conversations and distractions.<\/strong> Unplanned conversations can take up to 50% of work time: phone calls, sudden visits from clients or suppliers, colleagues’ chatter. On top of that, after non-work communication many people need time to refocus, so such breaks seriously affect the team’s productivity.<\/li>\n
  3. Temperature.<\/strong> The microclimate noticeably affects work: raising the temperature from 20 to 25 degrees reduces the number of staff errors by about 40%. But overheating also harms productivity, so a well-designed climate system matters \u2014 on choosing one, read the article Ventilation or Air Conditioning: What to Choose<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Internet and social media.<\/strong> Messengers, social networks, watching videos and personal correspondence during the day reduce the quality and speed of work, leading to direct time losses. To avoid this, it’s worth organising proper control over the efficient use of work time.<\/li>\n
  5. Furniture ergonomics.<\/strong> The design and quality of furniture significantly affect comfort: non-adjustable, uncomfortable chairs and small desks cause back pain and the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. According to numerous studies, using adjustable ergonomic chairs raises average productivity by 18%. On choosing furniture, see the article Requirements for Office Furniture<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  6. Features of the premises.<\/strong> According to research published by the Wall Street Journal, the space even affects the style of thinking: low ceilings promote analytical thinking, while high ones promote abstract and creative thinking. Colour and light also change thinking: for example, red walls can dull the imagination but stimulate tasks requiring precision and concentration. More is in the article Office Colours and Their Impact on Productivit<\/a>y.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to improve office comfort with Partner Create<\/h2>\n

    These six factors show that productivity depends not only on the employees but on the space itself \u2014 acoustics, microclimate, ergonomics, lighting, colour and layout. They are best improved comprehensively, as early as the design<\/a> stage, when all the elements are easy to coordinate with each other.<\/p>\n

    Partner Create will design and deliver an office that meets sanitary standards and works for productivity, under general contracting<\/a>. Examples of completed spaces are in the office spaces portfolio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Work-efficiency factors in brief<\/h2>\n