The impacts of Physical Workplace Environment (PWE) on employees productivity

Abdul Hamed, Sapiah and Mohd. Hussain, Mohd. Ramzi and Md Jani, Haza Hanurhaza and Sabri, Syikh Sazlin Shah and Rusli, Nazrul (2023) The impacts of Physical Workplace Environment (PWE) on employees productivity. In: 3rd ASNet Virtual Conference on Social Sciences, Education and Technology (AVSET2023), 18th November 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Abstract

The paper reviews the impacts of the physical workplace environment (PWE) on employees' productivity, focusing on the pivotal role of the physical environment and its implications for employee well-being. The study emphasises that the physical environment is a critical factor influencing the activities of employees concerning global issues, thereby impacting productivity, efficiency, satisfaction, and absenteeism. The paper employs analytical reviews of the related articles to justify the impact of the physical workplace environment (PWE) on employees' productivity. The content analysis is used to analyse the literature framework of the article. The findings revealed the significance of the physical environment within the workplace, elucidating its profound influence on employee well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. The findings highlight the substantial role of employers in shaping the physical workplace environment and its reflecting impact on employee focus and productivity. A well-designed, comfortable, and conducive workplace has a positive influence on employee satisfaction, recognising employees as a vital asset in achieving organisational success. Consequently, creating an excellent physical workplace environment can significantly enhance employee productivity, encouraging employers to prioritise and provide such an environment, thus contributing to sustainable environmental health and fostering safe workplace practices.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Slide Presentation)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Physical workplace environment, Sustainable Environmental Health, impact, productivity, safety and health, conducive and comfortable
Subjects:	BPG Islamic geography BPL Islamic education > BPL27 Aims and objectives of education. Sustainable education H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61 Theory. Method H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H71 General works H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H91 General special H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM1106 Interpersonal relations. Social behavior
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	sapiah Sapiah Abdul Hamed
Date Deposited:	16 Apr 2024 09:53
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2024 09:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/111703

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