A study on the introduction of plants in the workplace and its effects on employee well-being and job satisfaction.
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[...] Item 5 received 'before introduction of plants' a global score of 12 points against 16 points 'after introduction of plants'. This increase in score on this item is particularly interesting, as it seems to suggest that the introduction of plants into the work environment brings a more consistent overall satisfaction and a greater sense of accomplishment, due to the presence of plants. It would therefore contribute to making the employees feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment regarding their work, which they would feel is even more important. [...]
[...] This item should also be monitored in the medium and long term. Affirmation 4 The introduction of plants in the workplace has a very little impact on the perceived recognition at work, which seems to pose a question from a managerial point of view. By group of items, those relating to recognition at work are those that recorded the lowest score variation over these 21 days. Items respectively: "10. I feel that my work is valued within the organization. "11. [...]
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[...] While before the introduction of plants, the general well-being score was 202 points, that 'after the introduction of plants' is 209 points. This 7-point increase proves to be quite light, but suggests that during these 21 days an improvement in the work environment, well-being, and employee engagement was felt. It is therefore already possible to draw several conclusions. First, the introduction of plants does not degrade the well-being and engagement of manager employees in their work and it would therefore contribute to feeling a slightly higher state of well-being. [...]
[...] Following this experience, the results showed very important results, as it is a matter of noting the influence on well-being, on the state of mind of the collaborators, and their willingness to continue working in a work space that corresponds to their needs. To recall, this experience was set up in the company Siegfried because it is a company that is experiencing difficulties in retaining its teams due to stress. The introduction of green plants therefore appears as a lever for this type of company. Methodology for analysis of results The experiment having lasted 21 days. Two questionnaires were submitted to the participants, each comprising identical items. [...]
