As a business owner, productivity is a direct link to your bottom line. Finding ways to keep your employees productive is essential for profitability and growth. While you may have addressed many common factors that can enhance performance, one area you may have overlooked is environmental factors such as climate control. If your HVAC system is having problems, it could be affecting the performance of your workers.
A survey of 4,285 American workers done by CareerBuilder found that 22% of them claimed that a workplace that is too hot affects their productivity. 11% also reported that when their workplace was too cold, it had an impact on their performance. These numbers suggest that climate control is a bigger issue than many employers may realize.
This is not just about how workers feel. Another study measured the performance of workers when the temperature was changed in their work environment. This study performed by Cornell University measured the typing errors of workers when the temperature was lowered out of the comfort range. Errors increased when the temperature fell below 68 degrees. When the temperature remained between 68-77 degrees, errors dropped by 44% and typing output increase 150%. For the company studied, this equaled a 10% increase of labor costs when the temperature was too low.
Maintaining your HVAC to optimum levels could have a positive impact on your productivity. A poorly functioning HVAC system can increase energy costs and impact the comfort and productivity of your employees. Find a reputable commercial HVAC service company that can perform regular maintenance on your system to improve your business’ work environment and improve your bottom line.
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JS Thomas Service, Inc
4085 Nine McFarland Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-2600
