Can Air Conditioning Really Improve Workplace Productivity?

Last June, we wrote an article about the benefits of air conditioning in Alaska, discussing how windows can heat an indoor space well above the average Alaska summer highs of 78° F. According to a study conducted on the impact of heat on office productivity, employees experience a 2% decrease in productivity for every 1 °C above 77° F. Statistics like these are small, but produce a measurable effect on a business’s bottom-line. Installing an office air conditioning unit can combat these losses and improve workplace productivity! Learn more.

Save Time

One of the biggest culprits of lost employee productivity is wasted time. When an office is hot, employees spend more time getting water and adjusting fans to keep themselves cool, and less time getting work done. Installing an air conditioning unit in your office can buy you back hours of productive work from your employees.

Keep Them Focused

Hot temperatures feel heavy and make employees both physically and mentally sluggish. As a result, they have difficulty concentrating on the task at hand, struggling to solve basic problems and making mistakes. An office air conditioning unit can increase the speed and ability of your employees to move, think, and ultimately, work.

Decrease Stress Levels

In a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment, give your employees something to count on to keep them both physically and emotionally cool. Instead of allowing the temperature of your office (and the moods of your employees) to fluctuate with the hot weather, install an air conditioning unit that keeps the space consistently pleasant. This can produce a calming effect for the entire office.

Optimize Their Technology

Workplace technology was made to run at its best in “cool, dry places.” Keep your tech running fast and your employee productivity high with office air conditioning! As many would say, we are only as fast as the tools and technology that enable us.

Boost Morale

Have you ever thought that your office could be a sanctuary for your employees? As we mentioned earlier, air conditioning makes for pleasant spaces. When employees enjoy being in the place that they work, their work can feel lighter and easier it can become easier for them to accomplish tasks!

If you are already feeling the heat of the sunnier, summer days coming in through your office windows, you may want to consider installing an office air conditioning unit. Not only can you improve the productivity of your employees, but you will feel better too! Contact a local, HVAC company to talk about your options and get started on your way to a cooler workplace!