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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