New research shows that UK employees feel at their most creative in the morning, with 11:05am being the peak time for productivity.
The study, from innovation funding specialist MPA Group, also shows that surprisingly 86% of workers can’t be creative when music is playing in the office and doctors and engineers take the longest to feel creative.
Interestingly, the morning was the most creative time across all industries, with the overwhelming majority of the 1,000 people asked claiming their best ideas come between 10am and 11.30am, as below.
Journalist - 9.48am
Architect - 10.06am
Designer - 10.16am
Scientist - 10.30am
Accountant - 11am
Teacher - 11.01am
Admin staff - 11.14am
Salesperson - 11.15am
Lawyer - 11.19am
Technician - 11.21am
Artist - 11.46am
Engineer - 11.54am
Doctor - 12pm
Office design and atmosphere are also important considerations for those wishing to maximise innovation. When asked what kind of working environment best encourages their creativity, a quiet office was the most popular choice, with 43% of workers claiming this will help them to create their most innovative ideas. A comfortable break out space (28%) was next followed by colourful or vibrant walls (22%).
When do you feel at your most creative? Let us know in the comments below and read MPA Group's guide to boosting your creativity at work for further inspiration.
