“So, it is always worthwhile to subject even our most cherished assumptions to critical re-examination. One of these is that a happy workforce is a productive workforce. We all want productivity, and if promoting the job satisfaction – and even general happiness – of our employees will help us get that, then we will work hard to attain it.”

http://managingleadership.com/blog/2007/05/30/morale-and-productivity-questioning-assumptions/

“Employee rewards and recognition can be a key part of reducing turnover, enhancing performance, good attitudes and strong financial results for your organization.”

http://www.businessadvicedaily.com/index.php/2007/03/19/employee-retention-morale-and-job-performance/

"...one aspect of the invention relates to a unitized work station which includes a compact, individually adjustable system for circulating conditioned air in the vicinity of a worker, that is, to provide both supply and return air capability suitably localized and controlled by the user. Another aspect relates to the provision of electrical/data services including power and data conductors and other services if desired. A further aspect is to provide adjustable positioners for work station equipment such as keyboards, viewing display equipment, specialized lighting and the like as well as providing user seating that is desirably positioned relative to the services being supplied through the station. Other optional features are readily provided.”

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5624312-description.html