Employees are the heart of a company. Their productivity plays a crucial role in achieving positive results and driving the bottom line. As most employees spend a significant portion of their work hours inside an office, the work environment and workplace become of paramount importance.

Comfort and convenience are some important considerations in creating a work environment that employees can thrive in. An article shared that work environment comfort is not only limited to comfortable seats and ample lighting, but can also be found in work tools and technology that promote ease and convenience. All kinds of outdated technology can potentially lead to as much as 4 weeks wasted work time!

As a technology-driven company committed to improving the lives of Filipinos and fostering an innovative environment through providing Mitsubishi Electric products and solutions in the country, International Elevator & Equipment, Inc. (IEE) understands the importance of utilizing advancements in technology to create a workspace that promotes productivity and inspires not just its own employees but the people of the companies that work in office buildings and benefit from their products.

A major name in elevators and escalators since the 1930s, Mitsubishi Electric has built a reputation for creating breakthroughs that make getting around more comfortable, safe, and even inspiring. The company is dedicated to creating better point-to-point transport experiences for all, and these values and goals are shared by IEE. After all, IEE’s own management believes in and understands the importance of providing facilities that can help them innovate and hone their skills while ensuring employee health and workplace safety. IEE itself has upgraded their VisMin office to a bigger and more modern space in the interest of providing a venue where employee morale can increase and skills can further upgrade.

Here are just some of the changes and upgrades that IEE stands by to help promote better productivity in the workplace:

• Space, Ergonomics, Conveniences

Even with the advent of hybrid work, many local employees still tend to spend many working hours inside an office. Thus, much of employee productivity will depend on how they react to the spaces they occupy in an office environment.

Open office layouts have been on-trend in recent years, promoting more interaction between employees. However, with the pandemic, privacy cubicles and booths are making a comeback in certain office spaces.

Employers even in the Philippines have become more welcoming about employing hybrid work arrangements and agree to provide ergonomic work tools such as sit-stand desks and ergonomic chairs for their workforce after studies have proven that these also contribute to productivity.



• Transportation

Accessibility remains a big factor in providing convenience, comfort, and even safety in office buildings. These directly contribute to employee productivity.

Particularly for corporations located in high-rise buildings, accessible and efficient vertical transportation such as elevator and escalator systems are crucial for employee success. Having reliable elevators in a full building ensures minimal disruptions and maximizes work hours. These essential transport systems contribute to creating an accessible and employee-friendly workplace, attracting and retaining top talent.



• Tools and Automation in the Workplace

With the advent of smart homes cropping up and the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming a mainstay, companies and corporations are taking note, particularly applying these in their own work spaces. Innovation, efficiency, and even safety and security come together for employee peace of mind and productivity with these up-to-date technologies.

Apart from up-to-date technology used by employees for their day-to-day operations, many employers are also utilizing tools such as productivity trackers, HRIS softwares, and the like.

On a macro perspective and for companies, building automation systems may help in data tracking, security automation, and more.



• Health

Companies like IEE, as well as every other company in the world post-pandemic, have started to put employee health and well-being at more of a premium than ever. Apart from ample space and better lighting, air quality and ventilation are also instrumental in promoting wellness. Employees feeling well perform well! Air conditioning and air quality control systems, as well as maintenance and quality after-sales services are a worthy investment for any business housing employees.

When the strengths of a company’s capabilities work in synergy with an employee’s talent and commitment, productivity and addressing the bottom line is certain. In the same vein, when the strengths of two cultures work together harmoniously in the workplace, growth is inevitable – something IEE has demonstrated with its products and after-sales services time and time again. Bring the Japanese standard of discipline and excellence with Filipinos’ strengths, including resilience, resourcefulness, and commitment. The result? A productive and harmonious workplace.

IEE has evolved from a Japanese-Philippine elevator partnership into a comprehensive provider of Mitsubishi Electric's mechanical products, boasting a workforce of over 1,800 employees. With a strong commitment to business expansion, safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, IEE strives to promote employee development and welfare while making valuable contributions to the growth of the local technology industry.

Thanks to its unwavering disposition and passion for ensuring world-class accessibility technology by way of innovative lift solutions, IEE has built its strong reputation. The company is recognized as a leading provider of top-notch mechanical products, high-end engineering, and cutting-edge vertical transportation solutions. It has successfully served various local institutions, including hospitals, schools, five-star hotels, and prestigious commercial and residential buildings.

Lead by its people for the people, productivity occurs as a welcome effect of these initiatives, both technological and person driven.