two colleagues walking outdoors

In the workplace

Research shows that people with ‘high exposure’ to nature (taking more frequent breaks to spend time outdoors in green spaces) reported significantly higher work engagement than those who spent more time in the office or took breaks indoors. How can nature punctuate your workday?

Learn

  • Learn more about the wellbeing benefits of nature connected organisations in this evidence-based handbook. It is a guide for connecting organisations with nature for sustainable futures and workplace wellbeing. It offers a framework and tips for bringing nature connection into an organisation.
  • Read The Power of Nature for Employee Wellbeing toolkit by Business in the Community. As well as supporting businesses to tackle the climate emergency, the power of nature should be harnessed as a core theme of an integrated approach to employee wellbeing. The toolkit outlines potential benefits and possible interventions.
  • Watch this summary of research about how Bringing the Great Outdoors into the Workplace is beneficial for employees.
  • Watch this talk about biophilic design and its benefits to wellbeing. Biophilic design has been shown to support cognitive function, physical health and psychological wellbeing. Workplaces are incorporating this knowledge into office design.
  • WWF's A Prescription for Nature project provides ideas on how to get your daily dose of nature at work, including an employee engagement toolkit for HR and comms leads.

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