It’s hard to deny that one’s workspace can have serious effects on everyday happiness and overall productivity. It’s a scary thought but your office is a place where you spend the majority of your waking hours. And, as the Washington Post points out, “if you spend more waking hours in your office building than with your significant other, you and your workspace had better be a good match.” Ain’t that the truth.

But if you’re still unsure whether or not your office is the healthiest place to work, take a look at this infographic published in the Washington Post. The chart examines different office characteristics including air quality, lighting, ergonomics and movement, hygiene, temperature, visual, and acoustics.

Some of the takeaways are that unhealthy offices tend to have less sunlight and more artificial lighting. It also seems that their employees tend to sit more and breathe in poor quality air. No surprise there.

Healthier offices, on the other hand, tend to have more windows and sunlight, more stairs, and less noise.

Take a look at the rest of the office infographic, here and let us know what you think in the comments below!

 

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