6 Tips to Keep Warm in the Office this Winter | Glaze & Save

Winter is coming.

The chill is in the air and for those of us who work in an office environment, the upcoming multi-month Big Freeze just makes our days less productive and less pleasant!

Being cold at work causes more than a little discomfort. It has been shown that the cold can actively cause productivity to decrease , especially for women. A study from Cornell University found that when office temperatures were raised from 68 to 77 degrees, typing errors decreased by 44 percent and typing output increased by 150 percent.

We’ve looked at twelve ways in which you can make your office warmer this winter: no more wearing coats during conference calls, or lacking heating in your meetings!

1. Get Moving!

Walk when you’re on a call, walk to your colleague’s desk to speak to them rather than sending an email, invest in standing desks…whatever you do, move! This will raise your core temperature and make you feel warm inside.

2. Deal with draughts.

A draughty office is a cold office, and it could be adding to higher levels of noise and pollution to boot. Invest in draught proofing for the upcoming winter, and not only could you save around 10% on your heating bills, but it will also be quieter, cleaner, and even cooler in the summer!

3. Heat Yourself

There are all manner of heated gadgets to warm even the most discerning of extremities. A quick Amazon searchshows USB heated treats for every conceivable body part, so there’s no excuse to be left out in the cold. Try USB Fingerless Glovesfor frosty fingers, or heated slippersfor chilly feet.

4. Get your Radiators Ready

If your office is heated with radiators, then investing in some clever technologies can help your have your warmest winter yet. Radiator foilsreflect up to 95% of heat back into the room and saves it from being absorbed by the wall. You can also add a liquid additiveto the inside of the radiator: this works by breaking down any sludge or debris in the radiator, allowing the water inside to be adequately heated.

5. Work on your Windows

Did you know that around one third of the heat from a building can be lost through inefficient windows? That’s a lot of cold mornings in the office! Retain 63% of heat, while instantly draught proofing and eliminating condensation by installing an intelligent secondary glazing system like InvisiTherm.

6. Get Thermostat Smart

Make sure the office thermostat is set to go off a little before everyone leaves for the day, and stays off (or for extreme cold, maintains a low temperature) until an hour before everyone arrives for work the next day. By saving energy when you don’t need it, you can be smarter about using it when you do need it. No more freezing cold office for you.

Glaze & Save can get your office winter ready: our bespoke magnetic secondary glazing systems and innovative, non-invasive draught proofing are the perfect solution to reducing heat loss and draughts, while offering a quick installation time and minimal disruption. Contact us hereto arrange your free no obligation survey today.