Specific requirements
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Physical environment
Pleasant and individualized temperature
Adequate lighting intensity, wavelength, and office window proximity
Capability to control lighting to individual need (e.g. replace light for workers with migraines and bipolar disorders, increase light for workers with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Limited exposure to extreme noise, noise canceling headphones, consider individualized self-chosen music when possible
Provide outdoor walk breaks, silent and dark nap space for short naps
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Chemical/biological environment
Prevent prolonged or excessive exposure to toxicants and irritants
Use individually tailored pleasant aroma, only in ventilated spaces avoiding exposure of ‘innocent bystanders’
Proper air ventilation (e.g. central air with high retention filters for aeroallergens)
Air cleaning to reduce allergens
Humidity conditioning to reduce spore and dust mite population
Monitor risk of infection and allergen exposure
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Work characteristics
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Psychological job stress
Proper empowerment that can maximize decision latitude
Motivate employees with appropriate reward
Promote work-life balance
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Social relational environment
Expand mentoring and coaching
Enhance peer and supervisory support
Encourage efficient and friendly communication among workers
Monitor any kind of harassment or threat at workplace
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Organizational
Improve leadership style and organizational climate
Fair performance elevation system
Provide outplacement services if restructuring is unavoidable
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