Office Conditions Impact Productivity, Motivation

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One in three workers have accepted or left a job due to the condition of the office building or building amenities, says a recently released study by Blumberg Office Properties.

The study finds that the single biggest office worker complaint concerns extreme temperatures, followed by messy restrooms, outdated décor, rodents/insects, leaky ceilings and persistent odors. An overwhelming majority (78 percent) of office workers say the overall condition of their office affects how they view their employer; more than 69 percent say the condition of their office building affects their productivity and motivation, either positively (49 percent) or negatively (20 percent).

The two amenities most desired by workers in their building were reported to be subsidized cafeterias/restaurants and covered parking.