POSITIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Most of us spend a huge proportion of our lives at work, so naturally it is important that we have a good environment to work in. The effects of work atmosphere on all aspects of a person’s well-being is much further-reaching than most realise. A recent study (Robert Half International, 2012) found that the work environment is the most crucial factor in employee satisfaction. In this article we take a look at why work atmosphere is important and how you can recognize the signs that the atmosphere isn’t as good as it should be. THE EFFECTS OF POOR WORK ENVIRONMENT It is a commonly known fact that if one person is feeling down, they bring everyone else down with them. Negativity is contagious, and it can have a detrimental effect on the workplace. Not only does a negative environment cause employees to be unhappy with their jobs, but it makes them less productive. Plus, if they have other things on their minds, they can be mor