Office air quality may affect employees’ cognition, productivity

For immediate release: Thursday, September 9, 2021

SOURCE - Harvard School of Public Health

Environmental health researchers Joe Allen and Jose Laurent explain how tiny, inflammation-causing particles in the air can lead to reduced cognitive functions.

Boston, MA – The air quality within an office can have significant impacts on employees’ cognitive function, including response times and ability to focus, and it may also affect their productivity, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.