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For many employees, going to the office stinks—both figuratively and literally!
In most cities, in-person work has returned to 70% of pre-pandemic rates, and major companies like Amazon and Meta have implemented a back-to-the-office policy. This policy comes as a disappointment to many employees.
Now, employers are trying to in-scent-ivize workers with an inviting aroma wafting through their fluorescent-light-filled halls.
So some businesses are sniffing out new ways to populate the office, including with signature scents.
Commercial real estate company Hines, for example, is introducing its custom fragrance profile to more than 20 office buildings worldwide this year after pumping the smell through its HVAC system at its Houston headquarters.
Her theory is that "if we can make it a place where people can associate positive memories with it, we need to do that in every possible realm that we can.”
The changing of seasons may call for different scents, while some businesses might curate their signature smell based on ongoing projects.
Neurological director, Alan R. Hirsch told the outlet that workplaces should avoid a combination of lavender and pumpkin pie because of its potential to arouse.
As long as you stay away from lavender and pumpkin, we think this is a great idea!