Temperature Monitoring in the Office
I recently ran across an article about a union clause for workers in the New York Public Libraries that requires compensation to its workers if the temperature in the library drops below 68°. As I sit at my desk wrapped in my scarf and gripping my warm coffee cup to fend off growing icicles on my fingertips, I think: Where do I sign up?
I would be surprised if any office I have ever worked in has been kept at a regular temperature over 68°. It seems that most facility managers feel that cold office temperatures are good for building character or maybe they just don’t want to spend the money to heat the building adequately in the cold of winter. According to a study by Cornell University, they could be spending a lot more money on lost productivity than the energy costs of raising the temperature a few degrees. The study estimates that it costs employers up to $2 per hour per employee in lost productivity if the temperature in the working environment is too cold. For a mid-sized company with 100 employees— that’s over $384,000 per year!
With those types of numbers, it makes sense to invest in a reliable temperature monitoring system. Ravica has a number of options for web-based monitoring systems that can work for your large or small company. Give us a call, and we’d be happy to help you find the best options to meet your company’s needs. In the long run, it will make both your budget and your employees very happy.
~JessicaFollow Me on Twitter
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