Introduction to Engage & Bloom

Harnessing nature for workplace wellness and engagement

Engage & Bloom is an employee experience program grounded in the principles of biophilia and the scientifically proven links between nature, productivity and wellbeing. Through a series of interactive, plant-based experiences, it inspires individuals to connect with nature.

The program is firmly rooted in science. It draws on Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory, which demonstrates how exposure to natural environments reduces mental fatigue, and Ulrich’s Stress Reduction Theory (1981), which highlights how nature supports stress recovery.

The Rising Importance of Wellbeing and Engagement

Today’s workplaces face increasing pressure to support employee health, focus and performance. Research shows that since the 1950s, humans have become progressively more disconnected from nature; particularly in urban environments where sterile interiors and heavy reliance on technology limit natural interaction.

Biophilic design and programs like Engage & Bloom offer powerful tools to counteract this. Their impact can be measured across a range of wellbeing, behavioural and productivity metrics.

A growing body of research indicates that organisations incorporating biophilic elements and nature-inspired activities can expect to see decreases in absenteeism, stress-related concerns and wellbeing issues – ultimately improving the overall employee experience.

Engage & Bloom is built on the principle of biophilia: the innate human desire to connect with nature. Numerous studies reinforce this, including a notable experiment conducted by the Chelsea Flower Show. This experiment invited participants to take part in a study that measured their creativity, happiness and productivity across a variety of different workplace designs. The results found that allowing staff to make design decisions in a workspace enhanced with office plants can:

· Increase wellbeing by 47%

· Increase creativity by 45%

· Increase productivity by 38%

These results demonstrate the remarkable impact that simple contact with plants can have. Engage & Bloom amplifies this by transforming passive observation into active and meaningful interaction.

How The program Engages Employees

Using DelSesto’s spectrum of people–plant interactions, Engage & Bloom’s activities fall into two meaningful categories:

1. Tactile Immersion
Hands-on workshops that involve direct interaction with natural materials, including: floristry bouquet creation, moss art, seasonal wreath-making. These activities engage the senses, spark creativity and offer moments of mindful focus.

2. Peaceful Abiding
Calming, sensory-based experiences such as: plant giveaways, dial-in plant clinics, species identification via QR codes and Plantopedia. These initiatives help cultivate deeper awareness of and connection to plants within everyday workplace settings.

Together, these touchpoints strengthen employee engagement, build community and create a more restorative workplace culture.

Implementing Engage & Bloom

Planteria Group is committed to delivering tailored solutions for each individual workplace. The Engage & Bloom team will contact you to book in your events on a date that is convenient to your team. They will talk you through your options, help you choose the best event type to suit your needs and identify the space needed to host the activities.

We recommend early, organisation-wide communication to maximise attendance. Simply anticipating a fun, wellbeing-focused activity can boost engagement before the event even begins.

Creating a calming, engaging workplace is an increasingly vital part of a facilities manager’s remit. Biophilic design and nature-inspired employee experiences allow organisations to demonstrate a real commitment to wellbeing and engagement. By introducing innovative, plant-based initiatives, facilities professionals can strengthen client relationships and highlight their proactive approach to evidence-based workplace enhancement.

Client Success stories

Engage & Bloom has been successfully integrated across diverse industries and workplace cultures.

Seasonal workshops, such as wreath-making, remain favourites, with materials, colours and themes easily adapted to reflect autumn, spring, Christmas or even an organisation’s brand palette. These bespoke touches create a highly personalised experience.

TRANSFORM YOUR WORKPLACE TODAY

Engage & Bloom offers tailored solutions that benefit organisations, individuals and teams. Whether your goal is to enhance wellbeing, boost productivity or create a more inspiring workplace, the program provides a science-backed, creative pathway to change. Let us help you transform your workplace today.

T: 0345 505 3333

E: engageandbloom@planteriagroup.com