[Workplace Comfort Web Survey] 57.6% Feel Difficulty Switching Moods During Work
A web survey conducted by PLUS Corporation Furniture Company revealed that 57.6% of office workers feel difficulty switching moods during work. Over 80% require mood changes, primarily triggered by internal factors like decreased concentration.
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PLUS Corporation Furniture Company (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) conducted a web survey titled 'Workplace Comfort Web Survey' targeting 500 office workers employed at workplaces with 100 or more employees, focusing on 'mood switching in the office.' The results of this survey are now announced.
'Is this just our company?' 'Are other companies doing something different?'
Knowing the situation of other companies can reveal areas for improvement in your own company.
In this section, we conduct web surveys on familiar themes related to 'workplace comfort' and report the results.
The theme of this survey is...
[How do you 'switch your mood' during work?]
Everyone experiences moments during work when concentration drops, spirits feel heavy, or they feel 'continuing like this won't improve efficiency.'
At such times, we naturally feel 'I want to switch my mood a little.'
This survey investigates the frequency and triggers for needing a 'mood switch' during work, actual behaviors, and considers the relationship between mood switching and the workplace environment.
◆Click here for the article page (PLUS Furniture Company official website)
https://kagu.plus.co.jp/4065/
[Survey Results Summary]
■ Over 80% of respondents feel the need to 'switch moods' during work, revealing that mood switching is a common challenge for many working individuals.
■ Triggers for wanting to 'switch moods' are primarily changes in one's own state (internal factors) such as decreased concentration or difficulty progressing with work, rather than external factors like meetings or human relationships.
■ Looking at actions taken to switch moods, a higher percentage of people who engage in physical activities such as 'walking,' 'getting fresh air,' 'talking,' or 'deep breathing/stretching' tend to rate their workplace as an 'environment where it's easy to switch moods.'
■ Conversely, people who 'do nothing and continue working as is' have a higher tendency to perceive their workplace as an 'environment where it's difficult to switch moods,' suggesting a certain correlation between actions and perceptions of the workplace.
■ These results suggest that the ease of mood switching is not solely determined by individual awareness or willpower, but rather by a combination of daily chosen actions and a workplace environment that accommodates them.
[Survey Implementation Information]
Method: Internet survey
Collection date: October 28, 2025
Target: Office workers
Sample size: 500 people
Q1. How often do you feel the need to 'switch your mood' during work?
First, we asked how much mood switching is needed during work.
As a result, 'almost every day' was 30.4%, 'several times a week' was 32.8%, and 'several times a month' was 17.4%. Although there are differences in frequency, over 80% of people feel the need to switch moods.
On the other hand, a certain number of people responded 'hardly ever,' but overall, it is clear that mood switching is not a special action for only a few people, but a phenomenon that occurs daily for many working individuals.
Human concentration does not last long; it fluctuates in short cycles and is said to have breaks at regular intervals. Considering such biological mechanisms, it is inherently very difficult to maintain high performance throughout the day, and seeking 'switching' on a daily basis is considered a very natural and indispensable process for resetting the brain and preparing for the next task.
Q2. When do you try to 'switch your mood' during work? (Multiple selections allowed)
Next, when asked about the triggers for wanting to 'switch moods,' many responses cited changes in one's own state (internal factors) such as decreased concentration or work not progressing as expected, rather than external factors like meetings or human relationships. It was found that feelings of fatigue and stagnation experienced during work are the main factors that make people want to switch moods.
In addition, 'when I get bored with repetitive tasks' and 'when there are mistakes or troubles' were also cited, indicating that mood switching is not only caused by sudden events but also naturally occurs as part of daily work accumulation. Overall, it is clear that mood switching is more influenced by one's own condition and work situation than by changes in the external environment.
From these results, it is understood that mood switching is triggered by changes in one's own state that occur during daily work, rather than by sudden events or changes in the external environment. In other words, the 'concentration' mentioned in Q1.
'Is this just our company?' 'Are other companies doing something different?'
Knowing the situation of other companies can reveal areas for improvement in your own company.
In this section, we conduct web surveys on familiar themes related to 'workplace comfort' and report the results.
The theme of this survey is...
[How do you 'switch your mood' during work?]
Everyone experiences moments during work when concentration drops, spirits feel heavy, or they feel 'continuing like this won't improve efficiency.'
At such times, we naturally feel 'I want to switch my mood a little.'
This survey investigates the frequency and triggers for needing a 'mood switch' during work, actual behaviors, and considers the relationship between mood switching and the workplace environment.
◆Click here for the article page (PLUS Furniture Company official website)
https://kagu.plus.co.jp/4065/
[Survey Results Summary]
■ Over 80% of respondents feel the need to 'switch moods' during work, revealing that mood switching is a common challenge for many working individuals.
■ Triggers for wanting to 'switch moods' are primarily changes in one's own state (internal factors) such as decreased concentration or difficulty progressing with work, rather than external factors like meetings or human relationships.
■ Looking at actions taken to switch moods, a higher percentage of people who engage in physical activities such as 'walking,' 'getting fresh air,' 'talking,' or 'deep breathing/stretching' tend to rate their workplace as an 'environment where it's easy to switch moods.'
■ Conversely, people who 'do nothing and continue working as is' have a higher tendency to perceive their workplace as an 'environment where it's difficult to switch moods,' suggesting a certain correlation between actions and perceptions of the workplace.
■ These results suggest that the ease of mood switching is not solely determined by individual awareness or willpower, but rather by a combination of daily chosen actions and a workplace environment that accommodates them.
[Survey Implementation Information]
Method: Internet survey
Collection date: October 28, 2025
Target: Office workers
Sample size: 500 people
Q1. How often do you feel the need to 'switch your mood' during work?
First, we asked how much mood switching is needed during work.
As a result, 'almost every day' was 30.4%, 'several times a week' was 32.8%, and 'several times a month' was 17.4%. Although there are differences in frequency, over 80% of people feel the need to switch moods.
On the other hand, a certain number of people responded 'hardly ever,' but overall, it is clear that mood switching is not a special action for only a few people, but a phenomenon that occurs daily for many working individuals.
Human concentration does not last long; it fluctuates in short cycles and is said to have breaks at regular intervals. Considering such biological mechanisms, it is inherently very difficult to maintain high performance throughout the day, and seeking 'switching' on a daily basis is considered a very natural and indispensable process for resetting the brain and preparing for the next task.
Q2. When do you try to 'switch your mood' during work? (Multiple selections allowed)
Next, when asked about the triggers for wanting to 'switch moods,' many responses cited changes in one's own state (internal factors) such as decreased concentration or work not progressing as expected, rather than external factors like meetings or human relationships. It was found that feelings of fatigue and stagnation experienced during work are the main factors that make people want to switch moods.
In addition, 'when I get bored with repetitive tasks' and 'when there are mistakes or troubles' were also cited, indicating that mood switching is not only caused by sudden events but also naturally occurs as part of daily work accumulation. Overall, it is clear that mood switching is more influenced by one's own condition and work situation than by changes in the external environment.
From these results, it is understood that mood switching is triggered by changes in one's own state that occur during daily work, rather than by sudden events or changes in the external environment. In other words, the 'concentration' mentioned in Q1.