Trend Setting: How Office Art Improves Productivity
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(PRWEB) May 17, 2005 -- Does the way your employees perceive their physical
work environment have an impact on their job performance? You bet your break
room it does.
In a recent study conducted by the Business Committee for
the Arts in collaboration with the International Association for Professional
Art Advisors, researchers established a positive relationship between on-the-job
productivity and the presence of art in the workplace.
Along with
productivity, the study addressed other human factors including stress, morale
and creativity.
The survey polled employees from a variety of companies
across industry lines, and overwhelmingly supported that art in the
workplace:
·Helps combat stress
·Improves employee
morale
·Heightens creativity
·Improves productivity
·Encourages
expression and creativity
·Encourages diversity appreciation
What are
the implications of this finding?
1) The inclusion of artwork in company
offices has a strategic importance in business planning.
2) Including art in your corporate budget - The benefits of including art in
your corporate budget may not only be apparent in managing human resources, but
also in marketing.
Consider these as some of the immediate benefits of
including art in your company’s marketing plans:
1.The inclusion of art
in company offices may be an excellent marketing strategy, especially if the
company is in the service sector where outside customers visit company offices
on a daily basis. Many medical service providers in private practice
continuously acquire art from OverstockArt.com to support a sense of
calmness and security.
2.Strategically placing pieces
of artwork in company buildings is a strong public relations tool, setting the
business apart from competitors.
In the long run, the inclusion of art in
your strategic plans:
1.Points to social responsibility, teaching
employees and customers to appreciate the value of art in
society
2.Enhances your work environment, fostering the acceptance of
diversity and boosting creativeness among employees
So, you think
including art in your company office is a great idea? Now you’re faced with a
fundamental problem.
How do you go about acquiring pieces of artwork?
Begin the process with a step-by-step analysis of the company needs.
Buying artwork is an important decision that requires substantial consideration.
Contemplate the following points:
·What form of art, and in what medium?
Oil paintings on canvas, wooden sculptures or photographs. Our recommendation
would be hand made oil paintings on canvas. They are easy to maintain and
provide the most desired affect.
·Themes and content (Nudes and morbid
imagery are a no-no!)
·Quantity vs. quality- few expensive pieces or numerous
cheaper ones.
·Budget- don’t spend what you don’t have.
·Design and décor
issues (sometimes it’s better to leave this to professionals)
After
making the best decision for your company, it’s time to get the ball rolling.
1.Designate the responsibility of proposal preparation, procurement and
collection management within the company, or contract from outside.
2.Consult with professionals in the art business. Our recommendation
would be OverstockArt – www.overstockart.com - an experienced online retailer of hand
made oil paintings; they do a great job of consulting regarding décor and budget
requirements. Their prices and quality were found to be the best on the web.
Call them for a free consultation at 1-866-686-1888.
3.Complete the
acquisition and arrange for installation.
4.You may arrange an open
house after the acquisition where employees should be encouraged to objectively
appreciate the new collection (This helps to stimulate creativity and promote
diversity appreciation!).
Congratulations, you’ve now joined the list of
trend setting companies who motivate their employees to greater heights with the
inspiration of art. A job well done!
Contact Information:
Alex
Oke
Overstock Art
316-631-3999
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