{"id":309,"date":"2019-08-20T11:39:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T11:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.millennium-si.co.uk\/blog\/?p=309"},"modified":"2019-07-30T11:40:36","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T11:40:36","slug":"is-the-colour-of-your-office-affecting-employee-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.millennium-si.co.uk\/blog\/is-the-colour-of-your-office-affecting-employee-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the colour of your office affecting employee productivity?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Colours can affect our emotions and influence our actions, so you should select the colour scheme for your office carefully.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have you considered that the colour of your workplace could be influencing the mood, wellbeing, and subsequently, your employees\u2019 performance?<\/p>\n<p>Your office\u2019s colour palette sets the tone for the mood within your office. A bright and colourful environment can stimulate and energise the mind, inspiring creativity. Whilst cool and muted colours can create a calm and peaceful environment.<\/p>\n<p>Research into the psychology of colours has shown that different colours can elicit particular emotions and behaviours within us.<\/p>\n<p>Consult our guide to the psychology of colours below to discover how your office is making employees feel and which colour you should paint the walls next.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blue<\/strong>\u2013 When used in moderation within a professional environment, blue is said to be a stable and calming colour that encourages productivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red<\/strong>\u2013 If you want to motivate and energise employees then red is an excellent colour to add to your interior\u2019s palette. Red is said to create a dynamic atmosphere and can help employees to work more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green<\/strong>\u2013 Green is a calming colour that we associate with nature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yellow<\/strong>\u2013 Yellow is an uplifting and positive colour that can encourage creativity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purple<\/strong>\u2013 If you want to create a calm and thoughtful zone, then purple and violet can be excellent colours for encouraging spirituality and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than going overboard with any of these colours, its best to introduce them to the office in muted tones or splashes of colour.<\/p>\n<p>Why not use colours that reflect the different actions and behaviours you want employees to show in different zones within your workplace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need help <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.millennium-si.co.uk\/office-refurbishments-new-build\"><strong>designing an office interior<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>that will motivate employees? Speak to our team of experts here at Millennium Storage and Interiors by giving us a call on 01942 603 344.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colours can affect our emotions and influence our actions, so you should select the colour scheme for your office carefully. Have you considered that the colour of your workplace could be influencing the mood, wellbeing, and subsequently, your employees\u2019 performance? Your office\u2019s colour palette sets the tone for the mood within your office. 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