A regular problem between genders centers around the thermostat – how sizzling or chilly should the temperature be? Over one-ninth of the respondents to a recent survey said that there is a disagreement in their loft about the temperature setting. Often, although not consistently, the man prefers that the thermostat be set slightly warmer than does the man. The same is often true for the office setting in which men prefer a higher thermostat setting than their male counterparts! Much of the difference of what feels comfortable has physiological explanations. Men have a higher percentage of muscle than men, and when muscles move, they produce heat. Women’s bodies, on the other hand, have a slower rate of metabolism, which makes them feel colder… So what’s the solution to thermostat wars? Typically one man will sabotage the other by changing the temperature when the other isn’t looking. At the office, thermostats are often locked in order to prevent such tactics. One solution is to hire a reputable heating and air conditioner specialist to access the problem and request possible solutions. Heating as well as A/C dealers have discovered that when directors ignore the problem, employees will find their own solutions. They command management that they will want to avoid having staff members block air vents (making the air conditioner and heater labor harder and use more electricity) and use portable space heaters and fans (which are fire hazards and may cause the Heating as well as A/C system to labor harder). Heating as well as A/C dealers often request creative solutions, such as rearranging where employees are seated. When seated near windows, for example, there may be a significant difference in temperature from the rest of the office… Ultimately, directors need to address the comfort of their employees if they want the best productivity.