According to IFMA, an uncomfortable workplace temperature is the number one complaint of office workers about their office. Actually, it’s both #1 and #2 (people complain about being too hot AND about being too cold).
This complaint is not surprising when you consider that 40% of office buildings–especially here in New York City–have HVAC systems that are somewhere between 16 and 30 years old. During that time, building tenants have changed, usage of the space has changed, more employees are packed into the same amount of space, and there’s a lot more heat-generating technology. Many older systems were not designed for the current conditions.
Workplace temperature impacts more than your employees’ comfort. Here’s what you’re risking when you have HVAC equipment that’s failing to properly control the temperature in your workplace.
