Did you know that the temperature in an office building could have a profound effect on the efficiency of its workers? As the temperature varies, so does their level of productivity — and it’s your business that may ultimately take a hit. If you oversee the heating and cooling of an office building, there is reason for concern, because a properly maintained and temperature-regulated HVAC system is critical to the success of your tenants.
Every business wants to maximize the productivity of its workers, while meeting their operational budgets. But, if you’re paying to heat or cool an office to a certain temperature — one that’s making your staff less productive — you’re actually doubling the negative effect on your business or those of your tenants. The meager savings in one area can be exponentially lost in another.
Recent studies show that computer users have fewer keyboard errors and are overall more productive when the office temperature is 77°F rather than a cool 66°F. Researchers have also learned that productivity tends to decrease more suddenly as temperatures drop below 68°F and more gradually as temperatures rise past 75°F. A comprehensive maintenance agreement for your HVAC system can mean the difference between a successful workday and a lazy day at the office.
Optimum temperature controls contribute to better worker performance; cost savings in the form of fewer employee absences; enhanced concentration; higher employee retention rates; and improved customer satisfaction.
Are you dealing with wildly varying temperatures in your building? You may find that a preventive service agreement is the most reliable way to maintain the perfect office temperature and ensure a comfortable working environment for all.
Find out more about the importance (and cost savvy) of maintaining the perfect temperature. Check out our free guide to Calculating the Hidden Costs of Poor HVAC Maintenance.
