FM World, a British magazine for facilities managers, is making a case for management of workplace aromas. The article cites Takasago’s research into the impact of various essential oils on office productivity, which found that workers make fewer typing errors when their environment is scented with lavender, jasmine or lemon. Also mentioned are surveys that indicate workers growing annoyance at various unwanted workplace aromas, including the scents of hot food preparation, perfumes, and body odor.
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The introduction of scents to an office area can increase productivity, FM World
More about Takasago’s research can be found in The Smell Culture Reader, by Jim Drobnick
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