Plants Improve Productivity

Plants reduce stress and increase productivity.

Scientific reports prove plants help reduce stress levels and increase productivity of office workers.

A study was conducted by Virginia Lohr of Washington State University who looked at the benefits of adding plants to a windowless work place – in this instance a computer laboratory. Participants’ blood pressure and emotions were monitored and productivity measured while completing tasks in the presence and absence of plants.

Lohr’s study reported significantly reduced blood pressure, quicker reaction times, greater levels of productivity and improved emotional state in participants when plants were added to their working space.

To read the full Lohr study, click here
To read another worker well-being and productivity study focusing on the benefits of indoor plants, click here