Harvard Research to Promote Flowers in the Home & Workplace

July 25, 2007 – Recent Harvard University behavioral research identifies the factors most likely to impact 21st century employee well being, commitment and productivity. The study, led by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, shows that employee commitment is largely influenced by one’s sense of purpose, feeling of personal impact, and overall trust in the organization they work for. Productivity is largely affected by the quality of human relationships including cooperative, social group moods and interaction. The results lead us to conclude that workplaces that provide positive environments to foster interpersonal trust and quality personal relationships create the most committed and productive employees,” says Etcoff.

Study by Etcoff and Harvard confirms flowers have an energizing effect on people at work. She also cites previous studies at Rutgers and Texas A&M universities that have proven that something as simple as adding flowers to the environment enhances moods, social interaction and on-the-job creativity and productivity.

Doing little things like adding flowers to your workspace or taking a few extra minutes to get to know your co-workers will make you happier at work. Imagine what they can do for the home and your well being there!!