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Better places to work

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Thomas Telford 2005ISBN:
  • 0727733982
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 725.23 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: A well designed and planned workplace can improve the quality of life for its workers in terms of productivity and the sense of feeling valued. Alternatively, poorly designed and badly located work environments are argued to have a severely demoralised workforce and therefore significant recruitment and retention issues. This guide demonstrates how, with clear commitment from the employer and a favourable planning environment, it is possible to create a better workplace. It is concerned with how well designed workplaces can be delivered through the planning system, and explores issues around location, public realm, architecture and linkages. Excellent workplaces are regarded as those that perform their function efficiently, enhance the local environment and provide local employment in a place where people want to work.
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A well designed and planned workplace can improve the quality of life for its workers in terms of productivity and the sense of feeling valued. Alternatively, poorly designed and badly located work environments are argued to have a severely demoralised workforce and therefore significant recruitment and retention issues. This guide demonstrates how, with clear commitment from the employer and a favourable planning environment, it is possible to create a better workplace. It is concerned with how well designed workplaces can be delivered through the planning system, and explores issues around location, public realm, architecture and linkages. Excellent workplaces are regarded as those that perform their function efficiently, enhance the local environment and provide local employment in a place where people want to work.