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From avocados, dachshunds and French bulldogs to green tea, selfies and social media \u2013 the unique obsessions of the millennial generation have been well-documented in recent years. Millennials have been even credited with the sudden increase in popularity of house plants<\/a><\/strong>. A possible explanation for this is that a large proportion of millennials rent rather than own their homes, which often means they are not allowed to redecorate or keep pets in the property. For those living in small urban properties, with little or no outside space, having plants in the home is one way of bringing the outside in.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Millennial\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This latest obsession with plant-raising has not only taken over millennial homes but also offices and creative spaces. Aside from sharing photos on social media of indoor plants<\/a> and \u2018green\u2019 workspaces, there are proven benefits to having more plants around the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Plants can benefit your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1.) Boosting productivity<\/strong>
\nHumans have an innate affinity towards nature. The visual effects of seeing plants on a regular basis can improve productivity, according to a study<\/a><\/strong> by the University of Exeter. It found that productivity rates increased by 15% when employees could see plants from their desks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Reducing sickness and absence rates<\/strong>
\nResearch<\/a><\/strong> from the Agricultural University of Norway found that plants in the office created a 25% decrease in health absences at work, as symptoms of ill health decreased. Plants have such positive effects that one study conducted in a hospital described them as a \u201cnon-invasive, inexpensive and effective complimentary medicine for surgical patients.\u201d This same theory can be applied to the workplace implying that people are likely to feel better around plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) Cleaning the air<\/strong>
\nIndoor plants can improve air quality and remove significant quantities of air pollutants, making for a more pleasant environment, by replenishing dipping oxygen levels in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.) Reducing noise levels<\/strong>
\nPlants absorb sound which can help reduce distracting background noises such as office chatter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.) Boosting creativity<\/strong>
According to the Attention Restoration Theory<\/a><\/strong> looking at nature can change the processing modes of the brain enabling more creative work creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.) Mental benefits<\/strong>
\nThe process of looking after plants has a relaxing effect on people, and can even help ease depression. Just being able to see plants on a regular basis can increase a person\u2019s mood. According to colour psychology, green has calming effects, represents tranquillity and can help relieve stress. It\u2019s also claimed to be a colour that is restful, soothing and health giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Though a recent rise in popularity of indoor plants has been labelled a millennial \u2018craze\u2019, they can provide benefits for all, resulting in more productive and happier employees. The business world is a competitive place, and with millennials comprising more than half the global workforce, adding a bit of greenery to your office could ensure you\u2019re doing all you can to attract and retain younger generations to your workplace.  Contact our Ambius team today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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