Study on Benefits and Economic Value of Wellness Office (Part 1) : Effects of Office Environment on Workers’ Workplace Productivity and Health

Izawa, Hiraku; Saitoh, Syoma; Hayashi, Tatsuya

doi:10.3130/aije.86.829

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“…The correlations between office environments and productivities of office workers were investigated through questionnaire surveys targeting office workers. 9 Another questionnaire targeting companies clarified the willingness to pay additional rent for a wellness office. 10 The correlations between office rent and CASBEE-WO scores were observed, and the impacts were investigated.…”

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“…Since its establishment, ongoing surveys have been conducted to demonstrate the social benefits of the wellness office and its certification system. The correlations between office environments and productivities of office workers were investigated through questionnaire surveys targeting office workers 9 . Another questionnaire targeting companies clarified the willingness to pay additional rent for a wellness office 10 .…”

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Trend analysis of CASBEE Wellness Office certified properties

Hiyama,

Hayashi,

Kubo

2023

Japan Architectural Review

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CASBEE Wellness Office, a tool assessing buildings and workplaces in terms of worker health, workplace productivity, and resilience, has been in operation since 2019 and has certified more than 90 properties in Japan. In this study, the trends of certified properties were analyzed. Most of them were accredited with high ranks, S or A. CASBEE allows self‐certification, and properties with high potential tend to be applied for third‐party certification. Buildings occupied or owned by a single company tend to have higher scores than buildings with multiple tenants. Among buildings with multiple tenants, those with larger floor areas tend to be accredited with higher scores. In some categories of the assessment systems, it might be easier to obtain higher scores for large‐scale properties, such as serving various refreshment spaces. Questionnaire surveys using the CASBEE Office Health Checklist were conducted on properties evaluated by the CASBEE Wellness Office. A strong correlation was identified between the scores. Owing to the evident correlations between the CASBEE Office health checklist, workplace productivity, and worker health, it can be concluded that the CASBEE Wellness Office can appropriately measure the planning and operation of properties in terms of worker performance related to wellness.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Trend analysis of CASBEE Wellness Office certified properties

Hiyama,

Hayashi,

Kubo

2023

Japan Architectural Review

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“…In a study on refreshment breaks (hereinafter referred to as "breaks") in office buildings, Oyama et al [4] reported that breaks are effective in improving workers' intellectual productivity. Izawa et al [5] reported that the ease of taking breaks is effective in improving workers' intellectual productivity among various factors that constitute the office environment, such as light and sound environments. However, these studies did not examine the specific content of breaks.…”

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“…【 2 】 ). In this study, we hypothesize that there are differences in the content of breaks taken by workers depending on individual attributes such as job description and work environment https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202339601001 IAQVEC2023 such as organizational climate, in addition to personality and gender, and add these factors to the study.Oyama et al [4] and Izawa et al [5] examined the effect of ease of taking breaks (Fig. 1.…”

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“…Intellectual productivity was assessed using a 9item version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale [13] (hereafter referred to as "UWES"). The UWES has a highly reliable track record in Europe, the U.S., and Japan [5] with a diverse range of employees and was used in this study. Health was assessed using the Work Functional Impairment Questionnaire [14] (hereafter referred to as "Wfun") as an indicator of mental health related to continued employment.…”

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Study on breaks in the office environment: Impact of worker attributes on break behaviours, consciousness and wellness

Fukumitsu

Hayashi

2023

E3S Web of Conf.

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The primary purpose of this study is to quantitatively clarify the effect of worker attributes on break behaviours, consciousness, and wellness in office environments. No studies have systematically examined how worker attributes including organizational climate influence break behaviours and consciousness, and how break behaviours and consciousness affect wellness. This study revealed the following points. 1. Organizational climate has an influence on break behaviours and consciousness and wellness. 2. Break behaviours and consciousness have an influence on break satisfaction and wellness. In summary, organizational climate is important to improve the wellness of workers. In addition, an office environment that induces various actions is also important at the same time.

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