08 Mar The benefits of LED lighting installation in your office

Switching to LED lighting in your office can be a powerful way to save money, improve productivity and enhance performance. LED technology has been around for a few years now, but it’s only recently that it’s begun to have a real impact on the commercial world. As more organisations begin to pay attention to their carbon footprint and environmental impact, lighting has emerged as a simple, and cost-effective way to embrace “green” operations.

Of course, there’s more to the value of LED lighting than its ability to potentially save the planet. For many UK businesses, lighting takes up a significant portion of their electrical consumption. When LED bulbs are installed throughout the office, there’s an opportunity to save thousands of pounds each year.

Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of LED lighting.

1.      Save more energy

As mentioned above, one of the biggest benefits of LED lights is that they reduce energy consumption. “Light-emitting diodes” can last for up to 50,000 times longer than a standard halogen light, and because 95% of the energy in an LED light bulb is converted into light energy, you waste less electricity simply generating heat. With LED lighting, your whole business can run more efficiently.

2.      Save more money

The less energy you use, the less money you spend. Not only does switching to LED bulbs reduce your electricity consumption so that you have less to pay at the end of each months, but you also don’t have to replace these bulbs as often. This means that your outgoing expenses for regular office maintenance are minimised.

Additionally, since LED lighting can also help workers to feel healthier and more productive, companies can also reduce the amount they spend making up for absent or inefficient employees.

3.      LED lighting may have health benefits

It may surprise you to learn that LED lighting isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for your staff too. Poor lighting that’s constantly flickering, too dim, or too bright can cause issues like headaches, eyestrain, and tiredness. Studies have found that the right lighting can reduce stress, limit feelings of depression, and even protect against common issues associated with high blood pressure.

While natural light will always be the most beneficial for health purposes, LED lighting is the cleanest light source, and a range of colours makes it easier for firms to find bulbs that produce radiance close to natural light.

4.      Improve Workplace Productivity

It stands to reason that healthier employees would be more productive employees. Productivity is often a crucial factor to consider when making decisions about how to design a workplace environment. When someone is sitting in a dark and dingy room, it’s often hard for them to maintain the positivity and motivation required to work efficiently. However, a brightly-lit workplace is far more conducive to great results.

One study conducted by the University of Cornell discovered that around 24% of workers suffered from poor concentration due to bad lighting. The same research indicates that LED lighting can improve productivity by up to 5%, even during the day, by helping to regulate the circadian rhythm, improve focus, and boost mental acuity.

5.      Help Staff Feel More Alert

Today’s companies operate at times that often spread outside of the typical nine-to-five office routine. This means that there are a lot of professionals turning up to work early in the morning when the sun hasn’t risen, or late at night when the moon is already out. LED lighting can help to keep employees alert regardless of the time they clock in.

Because LED light is close to natural sunlight, it affects the body’s “circadian” rhythm, which tells us when to be alert, and when we need to rest. The right lighting can effectively stop your staff from feeling sleepy.

6.      Promote Corporate Social Responsibility

Finally, switching to LED lighting in the workplace is a good way for brands to demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility. “CSR” refers to the measures a business takes to support the environment, and better social wellbeing. LED lighting reduces carbon dioxide emissions and energy, and the components of these bulbs can be easier to recycle too.

With LED lighting, firms can show the public that they care about the environment, and the people they hire too. LED lighting can erase employee concerns as lighting as a source of workplace stress while helping to attract customers who are more likely to buy from an environmentally, and socially-conscious organisation.