Eco-friendly offices are the new rage in the corporate sector, so to speak. Many companies and businesses are looking at eco-friendly workspace modifications in recent times. These trends show a positive approach towards adopting green practices at work.

Given the recent publicity and accolades that green projects like Kings Place have garnered from media and the public, companies are realising that this is one way to boost the image of their products and services without undertaking costly PR endeavours. In addition to the publicity, the company can also do its bit to protect the environment.

Moreover, such initiatives have been found to reflect well on employee morale too. With this heightened employee morale comes higher productivity, and thus the business benefits on more than one count with green initiatives.

The recent launch of oxygen powered office by Nivea underlines the effectiveness of these eco-friendly ideas. Nivea came up with the idea of offering outdoor office spaces to businesses on hire per hour. The office spaces are located in outdoor sites selected previously, and they offer comprehensive work areas with fresh air and natural lighting. The areas include workspace essentials like meeting rooms, work stations and reception area, which are all fully functional and ready to use.

In addition, employees can unwind in the Plasma TV rooms or enjoy Wi-Fi, or even visit the beauty care section where Nivea products can be tried on. The endeavour is a unique way to boost public image of Nivea as a company with creative talent and a firm commitment towards adopting green strategies.

Many companies are realizing the importance of helping employees manage stress better and of aiding them at work by providing a conducive environment. An added bonus is that with such innovative programmes, such as shared office space and desk space rental the company is maximising office space, cutting costs and can also boost employee creativity.