A work environment is a physical condition or a setting in which an individual performs
their job. According to Thomas (2023), a healthy workplace is where an employee can
perform their work excellently while maintaining their physical and mental health.
Employees influenced by such an environment would improve continuously in their
performance and cause less issues that could affect the progress or completion of the task
at hand.
Ervas (2015) stated that the working environment is the biggest competitive
advantage of a company. Having a good working environment can increase a company's
ability to retain and employ talented people. The working environment also plays an
important role in motivating the employees and increasing their productivity. So it is
essential for companies to build and maintain a healthy working environment in their
workplace.
The physical environment of the company consists of physical comfort and office
layout. According to Al-Omari and Okasheh, noise, office furniture, ventilation, and light
can be adjusted and improved to suit the employees to motivate them to work harder in
their jobs. Meanwhile, the office layout should be carefully planned and well-thought. A
badly-planned office layout could cause distractions and obstructions for an employee
during work, says Cullimore (2018).
Employee treatment is also an important variable in a healthy working
environment. Saurabh (2022) states that treating colleagues fairly and respectfully can
inspire trust, boost morale, and boost productivity. Employees would be more committed
in a workplace where there is respect and equality, which would improve the company's
reputation and encourage potential employees to work for the company.