How does

workspace
facilitate comfort,
happiness and
productivity?
Presenter: Le Vu Hai My
 01. INTRODUCTION

02. BODY

Table 1. DEFINITION

2. HOW DOES WORKSPACE

of
FACILITATE COMFORT, HAPPINESS,
AND PRODUCTIVITY?
WORKSPACE DESIGN

contents
SOCIAL INTERACTION IN
THE WORKSPACE

3. EXAMPLE

03. CONCLUSION
 Definition
Workspace: Workspace is a term used for the
place in which you work, such as your desk in
an office.
(Condeco, 2022)

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 Definition
COMFORT HAPPINESS PRODUCTIVITY
Reflects a state free A pleasant mood and The effectiveness of
from pain and emotion with work productive effort,
poised for optimal engagement, job especially in industry,
productivity satisfaction, and as measured in
affective terms of the rate of
(Siemens, 2016)
organizational output
commitment.
(Barry, 2016)
(Cynthia, 2010)
-> THERE IS A STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THESE 3 FACTORS.

COMFORT HAPPINESS PRODUCTIVITY

"WORKER COMFORT AND HAPPINESS DIRECTLY AFFECT IMPORTANT

PREDICTORS OF OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES, SUCH AS PRODUCTIVITY, AND
JOB SATISFACTION. "
(HERMAN MILLER, 2008)
How does
workspace
facilitate
comfort,
happiness and
productivity?
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 A well-designed
workspace

Flexible workspaces

Workspace
design
 Workspace design

Flexible offices are “work-ready” spaces. It’s a “plug

and play” environment that’s ready when you are.
Offices come fully furnished with furniture, utilities,
IT infrastructure, security, and management
supplied.

(David, 2020)
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 KEY ELEMENTS
ROOM TO MOVE

Staying put at a desk for

extended periods without
breaks is counter-productive
and impairs concentration.

-> Freedom to move and

alternative space is key.
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 KEY ELEMENTS
BREAKOUT SPACE
Breakout space offers a change
of scenery and a place to switch
off.
 KEY ELEMENTS
Maximise natural light and
BRING THE plants -> increase
OUTDOORS productivity.
Flexible offices with,
INDOORS courtyards and gardens are
now commonplace.

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Social interaction
in the workspace
Positive social connections at work—supportive
interactions, a sense of belonging, and effective
teamwork—improve worker well-being and can
protect against the harmful effects of working
stress.

(Harvard University, 2020)

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Example
Google workspace
Singapore emphasizes:

flexibility
a wide range of choices
in workspace

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 CONCLUSION
It is important for organizations to invest in
designing workspaces that prioritize employee
comfort, happiness, and productivity.
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