There should be a buzz in your business that makes employees eager to turn up and have a productive day and a sense of magnetism that attracts happy customers who are happy to refer you. People generally associate bright places with happy places. If your business doesn’t feel like it is providing the energy that it should be, you should check out the following.

The walls aren’t a bright colour.

You want to have the colours of your walls and ceilings in a shade that reflects white light so that your rooms will appear brighter. Opt for tones such off-whites or bold colours such as yellow or blue. You will find that the colours will change the room’s atmosphere. Additionally, it’s an inexpensive interior design upgrade that your employees will benefit from over the long-term.

There isn’t much sunlight that gets into your rooms.

People respond well to natural sunlight. And if you’re honest with yourself, the thought of being in the sunshine crosses your mind throughout the day. So it’s a good idea to bring the outside in by installing window designs such as French windows, skylights or solar tubes to expose rooms to natural sunlight.

Productivity appears to be lower than usual.

You might have looked at your financial figures for the quarter and seen that productivity keeps on decreasing. While there are several reasons why your business’s productivity might be in decline, one of the ways to counter the decline is by improving the quality of light in their work environment.

Businesses that have implemented uniform lighting that emits sunlight qualities have found that productivity increases among their employees.

Workplace accidents are on the rise.

Employees that fall victim to workplace accidents cost businesses thousands of dollars every year. Many of these accidents could have been avoided if the work area had sufficient lighting. Check your work environment for any flickering or dull lights that might be contributing to the rise in workplace accidents.

Your energy bills seem to be on the rise.

Energy bills always seem to be increasing and the lighting that’s used in your business will add to your business overheads. To minimise this cost by up to 50%, you should switch your lighting from incandescent bulbs to LED light bulbs.

Don’t underestimate the power of good lighting in your business. Poor lighting will be costing your business a lot in terms of missed opportunity and additional labour costs. Instead, prioritise uniform lighting so that your business will continue to thrive.