Keywords:
workplace environmental factors
employee outcomes
employee wellness
structural equation modeling (SEM)

  • Abstract

    The workplace environment encompasses physical design, lighting, temperature, noise levels, and air quality, as these elements collectively influence employee performance, satisfaction, and overall well-being. This study investigates the relationship between workplace environmental factors and employee outcomes, emphasizing the importance of optimizing workplace conditions to enhance organizational performance. A survey methodology was employed to collect data from 569 respondents across various industries. The data were analyzed using SPSS, multiple linear regression, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to evaluate the relationships among Structural Environmental Factors (SEF), Social Environmental Factors (SEF), Employee Wellness (EW), Organizational Culture (OC), Leadership Style (LS), and Employee Outcomes (EO). The findings indicate that environmental elements in the workplace exert a direct and significant influence on employee outcomes. Both structural and social environmental factors were shown to positively affect employee wellness. Specifically, improvements in structural workplace conditions led to measurable enhancements in employee well-being, while improvements in social workplace dynamics also contributed positively. The study confirms that employee wellness acts as a key mediator between environmental conditions and employee performance outcomes. These results underscore the necessity for organizations to optimize both physical and social aspects of the work environment in order to foster employee wellness. Enhanced wellness, in turn, supports higher job satisfaction, improved productivity, and greater organizational effectiveness. A deeper understanding of how environmental factors influence employee outcomes equips organizations with actionable insights for creating healthier, more productive workplaces.

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Sharma, S., Dev, S., Shadangi, P. Y., Kumar Jain, D., Chaudhary, S., & B. R. Prasanna , V. (2025). Quantitative research on workplace environmental factors and their impact on employee outcomes. Multidisciplinary Science Journal, 7, 2025ss0222. https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2025ss0222
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