As a consequence of this digital age we live in, most of us prefer to stay indoors on our various devices than head outside for some fresh air. Big mistake! We could all benefit from a few lungfuls of fresh air, and our brains need the concentration and focus boosts too!
If you don’t believe us, check out this interesting infographic
Source: www.outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/2018/10/16/go-outside-digital-detox
As you can see, plenty of reasons to avoid eating lunch at your desk and to head outside for a picnic instead!
As an employer, what can you do to encourage your staff to head outside? Setting up an outdoor breakout area, with comfortable breakout stools is a great idea. This could also double up as a collaborative area for work use when the sun is shining!
Ensuring there is enough general seating outside is also a plus point, but simply making staff aware of the health benefits of going outside during their breaks could be enough. Most staff would be happy to head outside, away from their office chairs, for half an hour or so, but they might not be aware of the real health benefits attached to it.
Here at Calibre Office Furniture we’re being advocates of helping staff to increase their focus and productivity through natural means, and there is nothing more natural than the Great Outdoors!
Can you think of any other useful tips for encouraging staff to head outside?