LONDON , October 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of WHO World Mental Health Day (October 10), new research highlights, for the first time since the pandemic, the positive benefits of arts and culture in the workplace for the well-being, creativity and connectivity of office workers. The Workplace Art Report reveals what makes offices nationwide better places to work and the importance of workplace well-being – including insightful insights into what motivates young employees.
Commissioned by Brookfield Properties, a leading commercial developer, landlord and patron of the arts for 30 years, in partnership with The School of Life, a global organization helping people lead more fulfilling lives through their books, apps, films, therapeutic services and business offers.
The survey of 3,000 office workers nationwideI revealed that today’s workers want workspaces enriched with art, culture and wellness to promote learning, creativity, satisfaction, socialization and a sense of pride – and that is especially true for young employees. Other findings revealed:
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63% of 18-29 year olds prefer to work in the office rather than at home; this rises to 75% of those who work in offices with a lot of art.
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64% of workers believe that cultural and social events in the workplace help them work more efficiently.
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Nearly seven in ten office workers (67%) said they would benefit from a wellness app to connect them to cultural events in the workplace.
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69% of adults believe that having interesting and visually appealing artwork in the office has a positive impact on their well-being; and 77% agree that the availability of interesting social, cultural or wellness events contributes to their wellbeing.
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87% of workers who are not exposed to cultural events (arts, wellness and social events at work) at work feel uninspired on a daily basis in their workplace.
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86% of those who have access to a wide range of events and activities believe that their office provides a good physical and mental barrier that promotes work-life balance.
The in-depth report, backed by expert commentary, says thoughtful arts, culture and wellness events in the workplace inspire people to feel engaged, motivated and energized, and help create a sense of purpose. belonging to the community.
With over 20,000 building occupants across LondonBrookfield Properties believes in the unique ability of art and culture to transform spaces, bring people together, and the importance of supporting the creative community.
“There is no doubt that the pandemic has disrupted working habits and as a result companies are re-examining their work environments and their commitment to their employees. We hope the Art of the Workplace report helps support the business case for employers to invest in creating spaces and cultures that enrich the lives of their employees – not just their productivity and creativity at work, but their overall mental health and well-being – and facilitate future workplace planning.” Explain Brookfield Properties‘ Executive Vice President Dan Scanlon.
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The Art of the Workplace Report was produced by Global perspectivean independent research and analysis agency, and co-authored by The school of lifewith expert input from dr. Craig Knightwho began his research on the psychology of work environments in 2003 at the University of Exeter.
Download Art of the Workplace: A report on the positive impact of arts and culture in the office environment
Quotes from industry experts:
Saff Williamscuratorial director, Brookfield Properties
“In the Brookfield Properties portfolio, I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that a culturally enriched environment can have on occupants and the wider community, and the importance of using art and culture to create a workspace that inspires and empowers people with a sense of pride and heightened levels of happiness.”
Raul Aparicifaculty director at The school of life
“Having been to many offices and organized many corporate cultural events, it is not surprising that the report shows that young people want to come to the office. There are many reasons behind this, but there is something about face-to-face interaction in the right office environment that can have a significant net positive effect on individuals and the organization as a whole.”
dr. Craig Knightlicensed and registered psychologist and founder of Identity Realization Ltd
“There is no trade-off between well-being and productivity, the two variables are positively correlated, and this research shows that art and cultural experiences benefit performance. Offices without character and without a sense of culture don’t get the most out of their staff We’ve found that generally enriching a space with art increases productivity by up to 17%, but if you go the extra mile and hire workers, it can increase by up to 32%.
I Survey of a sample of 3,000 office workers nationwide, including 1,000 London and 250 from 10 other major cities including birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffieldand Southamptonwho worked in offices ranging from highly enriched and artfully decorated environments to lean spaces with little more than corporate branding.
Workplace Art Report and Resources Available HERE
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