The Influence of Physical Workplace Environment (PWE) for A Healthy Culture of Employees

Authors

  • Sapiah Abdul Hamed International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
  • Mohd Ramzi Bin Mohd Hussain Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Haza Hanurhaza Md. Jani Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Syikh Sazlin Shah Bin Sabri Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Nazrul Bin Rusli Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Physical workplace environment, organisational culture, affect, values, healthy

Abstract

The paper reviews the influence of the physical workplace environment (PWE) on the organisational culture of employees that can affect the employees’ performance, well-being, satisfaction, engagement, and creativity. It emphasises that the physical environment can reflect and shape the organisational culture, which is the shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence how employees interact and work. A healthy workplace environment of an organisation will influence the innovation and collaboration between employees, decrease absenteeism and increase the performance of employees. The paper employs analytical reviews of the related articles to justify the influences of the physical workplace environment on employees’ well-being in the organisational culture. The content analysis is used to analyse the literature framework of the article. The findings revealed the significance of the physical workplace environment on employees who are well-equipped with positive environment support, who will be highly satisfied and show a high level of commitment towards the organisation. It is essential to design a physical workplace environment aligned with the organisational culture and supporting the employee's needs and preferences. A well-designed physical workplace environment can enhance the organisation’s communication, collaboration, innovation, and productivity and influence the employees’ attitudes, behaviours, and outcomes

Author Biographies

Sapiah Abdul Hamed, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

sapiah@iium.edu.my

Mohd Ramzi Bin Mohd Hussain, Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.

ramzi@iium.edu.my

Haza Hanurhaza Md. Jani, Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.

hanurhaza@iium.edu.my

Syikh Sazlin Shah Bin Sabri, Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.

sazlin@iium.edu.my

Nazrul Bin Rusli, Department of Landscape Architecture, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia.

nazrul@iium.edu.my

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Published

2024-06-10

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