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Abstract
Due to global business competition, employees are facing challenges of high job performance. Work load and job competition have also been increased at present. Employees’ efforts and innovation make the business sustainable and competitive. That is why employee welfare needs special attention. Promoting productive work environment is one of the attempts for employee’s welfare though it benefits both employees and employers. Productive work environment includes positive values, relaxed and productive work atmosphere, commitment to excellence, open and honest communication, sense of humor, cooperation, support, empowerment, compensation, respect, understanding, flexibility, positive reinforcement, emphasis on work-life balance, health and safety. This study reviews the existing literature & collects information from industry experts to do the summary on the meaning, importance and ways to make productive work environment. It is primarily based on desktop study that has collected data from existing literature. Data has also been collected in July 2019 through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) from ten Human Resource (HR) managers working both in service and manufacturing sectors in Bangladesh. This study has explored the key elements that comprise an energizing and productive work environment in which people flourish and become magnificent. It is found that regardless of generation, gender, or temperament, most people desire an open, safe, and welcoming environment in which they are challenged and encouraged to stretch beyond their
Keywords
Productive Work Environment
Productivity and Business Performance