# Summer Productivity Infographics Grasshopper's Chart Reveals Why People Fall into a Summer Slump By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-slump References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366437/Infographic-Why-You-Are-Less-Productive-In-The-Summer/) & [grasshopper](http://grasshopper.com/) For those who continue to work throughout the summer, there is no doubt that you have experienced the "summer slump." It's a researched fact that those who don't get a summer vacation, tend to become [less productive in their workplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productyve) because they're simply worn out. According to this infographic by phone service company [Grasshopper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome), with a rising temperature comes a falling productivity rate. Other reasons why the summer months put workers in a summer slump include the desire to daydream about what they could be doing outside of work and the concern for the internal office temperatures. Oddly enough, 46% of workers are not comfortable in their offices during the summer because the air conditions are either too cold or too hot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Summer Slump:** Identifying ways to combat the reduced productivity that comes with the summer months through flexible working initiatives or targeted employee wellness programs. - **Climate Control Technology:** Developing innovative solutions for regulating office temperatures during the summer months to boost employee comfort and productivity. - **Outdoor Workspaces:** Creating and promoting outdoor workspaces or flexible work arrangements that allow employees to enjoy the summer weather while remaining productive. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Productivity Software:** Providing digital tools and platforms that help optimize office productivity and boost employee engagement regardless of season or location. - **Smart Buildings:** Developing intelligent building management systems that integrate climate control technology and other features to create a healthy and comfortable work environment all year round. - **Employee Wellness Solutions:** Creating comprehensive employee wellness programs that focus on physical and mental health and incorporate summer-specific initiatives such as outdoor fitness activities and mindfulness sessions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Holiday Message Summarizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slack-holiday-mode.md) - [Afternoon Break-Encouraging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-iced-teas.md) - [Productivity-Focused Ai-Powered Pcs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-pcs.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Anti-Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-quitter.md) - [Public Holiday Work Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-holidays-slack-app.md) - [Happy Desk Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-desk-salad-kits.md) - [Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiburnout.md)