Landscaping can be a powerful tool to foster employee involvement and engagement in the workplace:
Incorporate Employee-Designed Spaces
- Survey Employees: Ask employees what kind of outdoor spaces they would enjoy—gardens, picnic areas, sports facilities, or quiet reflection zones.
- Involve Them in Design: Create committees to gather input on landscaping features, such as plant choices, layouts, and amenities.
Create Interactive and Usable Spaces
- Outdoor Break Areas: Comfortable seating, shaded areas, and inviting layouts encourage employees to use these spaces for breaks or informal meetings.
- Gardens: Set up community or edible gardens where employees can volunteer to plant, maintain, or harvest produce. It fosters teamwork and provides a relaxing activity.
- Walking Paths: Add walking trails with greenery to encourage short breaks and improve physical and mental health.
Seasonal and Team Events
- Host team-building activities like planting days, tree dedications, or seasonal clean-up events.
- Create opportunities for employees to work together on landscaping projects, such as setting up flowerbeds or decorating outdoor areas for holidays.
Support Wellness and Relaxation
- Meditative Zones: Include quiet gardens, fountains, or labyrinths for mindfulness and stress reduction.
- Fitness Areas: Install outdoor fitness equipment or yoga decks to encourage physical activity.
- Pollinator Gardens: Incorporate butterfly or bee-friendly gardens to promote a sense of connection with nature.
Sustainability Initiatives
- Recycling Programs: Engage employees in composting or recycling landscaping waste.
- Green Roofs or Vertical Gardens: Involve employees in maintaining these features.
- Native Plants: Use low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants that employees can help select and care for.
Landscaping improves employee engagement in several ways and it is a great way to enhance your company’s culture. Our Commercial Team works with our clients when it comes to enhancing and maintaining their landscapes for employee and tenant satisfaction.