Boosting Employee Engagement

“Employee engagement” has become an industry buzzword for organizations who are committed to promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their people.

One important step in employee engagement is figuring out how to make buildings healthier and more comfortable for employees with improved thermal conditions, air quality, ventilation, and lighting, because employees who are happy and comfortable at work are a vital factor in business competitiveness and efficiency.

Validating employee comfort and health

Window retrofits that incorporate window film improve thermal comfort, UV protection, safety and lighting quality in buildings. With increased use of natural light, it improves comfort and productivity among all users of the space.

There are several findings about the sensitivity of employee work performance based on changes in the physical office environment, placing particular emphasis on comfort associated with temperature. One study showed building occupants prefer stable workplace temperatures of typically 20-23º C, and that as workplace temperatures rise above 24º C, workers concentration drops by 30-50%. Above 25º C, employees are vulnerable to accidents and mental performance declines, causing productivity and quality to suffer.

Even a simple improvement such as reducing direct and indirect glare will create a higher degree of workplace comfort and wellness for employees.

Retrofitting your existing commercial building with solar window film drives employee engagement and loyalty. Improved indoor air quality, lighting, and ventilation in green buildings can reduce sick days and demonstrate to employees that you value their comfort while demonstrating a visible commitment to sustainability.

Engagement drives company profits

Window film will reduce your operating costs. By regulating the temperature, you will lower your heating and cooling costs as well as reduce the UV damage and subsequent replacement costs of faded furnishings, equipment and wall coverings but employees are more engaged and more productive.

Employees that are healthy and happy at work, rather than sick at home will invest more in their organization’s goals. In turn, organizations are more likely to retain employees engaged in their work.

Engaged employees better promote the core values of your organization. Engaged employees provide better service, quality, and productivity resulting in positive customer and client experiences. Higher customer satisfaction leads to increased sales — including repeat sales and referrals — which leads to higher levels of profits and higher shareholder returns.

Window film can assist you in getting your building(s) LEED certified. Employees who work in LEED certified buildings are more productive and engaged in their work. Retrofitted and healthier buildings help to promote the full potential of their human capital.

If you are interested in talking about more ways that you can increase employee retention and engagement while reducing your energy expenses, please be in touch with us, we would love to hear from you.