The role of the physical work environment for creative employees – a case study of digital artists
Hoff, Eva V. ; Öberg, Natalie K.
International Journal of Human Resource Management
2015
26
13-14
July
1889-1906
design of equipment ; human resources management ; work environment ; creative thinking
Personnel management
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2014.971842
English
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"The purpose of the study was to explore the role of the physical environment for creative employees. The results are based on interviews with office-working digital artists. The physical work environment was considered to offer three types of support for creative work for the participants: functional, psychosocial and inspirational. Creative processes would find better breeding ground if functional support, such as adequate lighting and tools, and psychosocial support, such as spatial possibilities for both privacy and communication, were provided. Without inspirational support, such as brainstorming rooms, dynamic planning and imaginative interior design, the work outcome was believed to become less creative. The physical environmental support model can be used by companies with an interest to provide creativity supportive workplaces."
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