Noisy environments, difficult clients, thorny problems – even the best job can sometimes be stressful.
Installing a calming sensory room gives your staff room to reset so they can re-engage with their work in a better frame of mind.
No matter how much your staff love their jobs, they’re probably also dealing with a range of pressures that may affect their ability to function well in a typical workplace.
| Stress | Chronic conditions | Neurodiversity |
|---|---|---|
| 70% experience workplace stress. 73% have money worries. A third feels under chronic time pressure. Over 70% report relationship pressures in the last 6 months. | 78.6% of Australians had at least one long-term health condition in 2020-21. 46.6% had at least one chronic condition. 1 in 5 lives with a mental or behavioural condition. | 1 in 7 Australians identify as neurodivergent. 1% of Australians have autism spectrum disorder. 20% have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). |
| Stress |
| 70% experience workplace stress. 73% have money worries. A third feels under chronic time pressure. Over 70% report relationship pressures in the last 6 months. |
| Chronic conditions |
| 78.6% of Australians had at least one long-term health condition in 2020-21. 46.6% had at least one chronic condition. 1 in 5 lives with a mental or behavioural condition. |
| Neurodiversity |
| 1 in 7 Australians identify as neurodivergent. 1% of Australians have autism spectrum disorder. 20% have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). |
Stress takes its toll in many ways – absenteeism, irritability, reduced motivation, poor concentration, poor sleep and changed behaviour. That can be costly for your organisation.
The office tends to be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ space for most staff, with bright lights and a plethora of distracting background noises.
Some people thrive in that environment, but many other (very capable) staff may struggle with sensory overload, especially if they’re already stressed.
Sensory overload occurs when there’s too much sensory input. It triggers a fight-or-flight state where the body and brain perceive a major threat and gear up to address it.
In that frame of mind, it’s very hard to get any meaningful work done!
Installing a calming sensory room provides your staff with a much-needed room to reset.
Sensory rooms are purpose-designed spaces that stimulate and engage the senses to create a therapeutic benefit.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by too much sensory input, your staff feel soothed by just the right amount.
Our sensory spaces blend art and science to create an immersive experience in a refreshing, multisensory environment.
Around the world, countless organisations are beginning to cater to their customers’ or staff’s sensory needs.
Sensory-friendly shopping hours or movie screenings
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Creative Sensory Spaces is Australia’s leading expert in purpose-designed, inclusive, calming sensory spaces. Our founder, Dr Bliss Cavanagh, completed her PhD on the topic.
We specialise in creating sensory environments that enhance employee well-being and productivity. Each sensory room is manufactured in NSW, and we install them across Australia.
When your staff feel refreshed and restored, they can engage with their work, colleagues and clients more effectively.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore how a sensory room can positively impact your corporate environment.
