In today's economy, cultivating happy employees who think outside the box can be a challenge for managers and business owners.  New research from Texas A & M University has unearthed some insights as to what types of workplaces can help boost productivity.  The results show that workers idea generation created performance and problem-solving skills improved substantially in workplace environments that include flowers and plants.  Doctor Roger Ulrich, Lead Researcher:

"The success of any business rests very heavily on good ideas.  The implication of the study is that flowers and plants in the work environment may actually help to benefit the business bottom line."

Researchers are crediting the positive effect of flowers and plants on productivity to their proven ability to boost moods, leading to an increase in creative thinking.  More information on the eight month study conducted at Texas A & M University can be viewed at w-w-w-dot-about flowers-dot-com.

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