A REVIEW ON THE IMPACT OF OFFICE ENVIRONMENT ON THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF OFFICE WORKERS

Background to the Study​​​​​​​: The effectiveness of employees is influenced directly or indirectly by the conditions under which they are required to do their work, which affects worker performance and the achievement of organizational goals. To that end, this study will concentrate on the impact of a poor office environment on the job performance of office workers in an organization. Taiwo, A. S. (2019) defines an office as a location where documents for the organization's control, planning, and efficient administration are created, processed, and stored. According to Sumra (2015), an office is a space where clerical operations take place. In a nutshell, the office is a section of an organization that provides services such as secretarial, clerical, accounting, and research. These are critical responsibilities that supplement or facilitate the work of an organization's executives. An office symbolizes the firm's value, attitude, and wealth; it is the company's first impression for both employees and visitors; and it serves as the stage for the more active aspect of the company to perform for their customers, staff, and community. Above all, an office is intended to provide stimulating conditions that promote activity. As a result, an office cannot be described without first understanding its surroundings. An office setting is a corporate community in which socioeconomic or commercial operations are carried out in order to achieve organizational goals. It should be understood that every business system exists inside an atmosphere that promotes work motivation and job satisfaction, which is essential in all organizations. Work motivation and a favorable atmosphere should be considered by organizational management as an antidote for increasing productivity and influencing the amount of work interest and satisfaction of employees.

Importantly, Haynes (2018) opined the office environment consists of the office building, furniture and layout, lighting, adequate ventilation, color décor, sound, and physical conditioning, all of which are designed to keep workers safe. The working environment has a significant impact on employee performance. The working environment is said to have a huge influence on employees' performance, either positively or negatively (Chandrasekar2001). There are worldwide groups that discuss employee rights all around the world. Most individuals spend half of their lives inside, which has a significant impact on their mental health, behaviors, skills, and performance (Dorgan, 1994). A better workplace environment is considered to result in better outcomes and higher productivity. A better physical atmosphere in the office will motivate employees and, as a result, increase their productivity. According to various publications pertaining to the study of numerous offices and office buildings, variables such as unhappiness, congested workspaces, and the physical environment have a significant part in the loss of employees' productivity (Carnevale 1992,Clements- Croome 1997).