The influence of Physical Workplace Environment (PWE) for a healthy culture of employees

• Main Authors: Abdul Hamed, Sapiah, Mohd. Hussain, Mohd. Ramzi, Md Jani, Haza Hanurhaza, Sabri, Syikh Sazlin Shah, Rusli, Nazrul
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Semarak Ilmu Publishing 2024
• Subjects: AS Academies and learned societies (General); BPC175 Islam and engineering. Sustainable engineering. Sustainable building; BPG113 Environmental ethics/responsibility. Sustainable living.; BPH830.3 Social systems. Urban groups. Cities and towns. Sustainable urban development; G Geography (General); GE Environmental Sciences; GE196 Sustainable living; H61.8 Communication of information; H96 Public policy (General), Policy sciences; LB3201 School architecture and equipment; NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture; NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture; NA2856 Offices; NA4170 Public buildings; NA9053.R4 City planning; NA9080 Urban planners; RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/112708/2/112708_The%20influence%20of%20Physical%20Workplace%20Environment.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/112708/; https://semarakilmu.com.my/journals/index.php/jhqol/article/view/9201

The paper reviews the influence of the physical workplace environment (PWE) on the organisational culture of employees that can affect the employees’ performance, wellbeing, satisfaction, engagement, and creativity. It emphasises that the physical environment can reflect and shape the organisational culture, which is the shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence how employees interact and work. A healthy workplace environment of an organisation will influence the innovation and collaboration between employees, decrease absenteeism and increase the performance of employees. The paper employs analytical reviews of the related articles to justify the influences of the physical workplace environment on employees’ well-being in the organisational culture. The content analysis is used to analyse the literature framework of the article. The findings revealed the significance of the physical workplace environment on employees who are well-equipped with positive environment support, who will be highly satisfied and show a high level of commitment towards the organisation. It is essential to design a physical workplace environment aligned with the organisational culture and supporting the employee's needs and preferences. A well-designed physical workplace environment can enhance the organisation’s communication, collaboration, innovation, and productivity and influence the employees’ attitudes, behaviours, and outcomes.