Between WFH, the great resignation and the emergence of hybrid working, people are demanding more from their physical and digital workspaces than ever before, and organisations are looking for ways to rise to the challenge.
If you are investing in hybrid workspace to retain talent and enhance employee experience, these are the nine amenities you should focus on, according to new research by The Instant Group.
What employees want from physical workspace
These are the top-ranked workplace facilities for 2022, according to how much they benefit employees:
- Outside space and natural light
- Adjustable temperature
- Improved air quality
- Relaxation spaces (#1 in APAC)
- Free healthy food and drink (#1 in EMEA)
- Ergonomic furniture
- Showers and changing facilities
- Gyms and fitness spaces
- More health and safety equipment
Alongside this ranking, research shows half of today’s office occupants think improved wellness is critical to the success of the workplace, with 46% agreeing it should be a major focus for 2022 and beyond.
This doesn’t mean employees want yoga lessons, spa days or in-office smoothie bars. It means they want employers to take meaningful measures to prioritise their most important asset – people.
Fortunately, as work evolves to signify an activity rather than a location, more companies are investing in a workspace that benefits the employee experience.
Why is employee experience important?
Competing for talent has become more challenging than ever. Showing your workers that you care by providing a more positive employee experience can help attract and retain talent, which has become a critical priority in the last few months.
“Employers are not just competing with market peers for talent, they are also competing with an employee’s house or alternative working location. The bar on staff’s workspace expectations has not just been raised but removed altogether!” – John Williams, Chief Marketing Officer, The Instant Group
To successfully embrace the new hybrid way of working and enhance your employees’ workplace experience, it’s essential to consider these four elements:
- Human: The people and employees within the business
- Physical: The spaces and buildings where employees work
- Digital: The technology and tools that enable human experience (such as online communications)
- Sustainable: The sustainable decisions that underpin business vision, strategy and delivery
Download our latest research
Contact the flexible and hybrid workspace specialists at Instant today if you’re looking for an environment where all these elements can be integrated, and your employees can thrive. Our latest research explores the four essential elements for a successful hybrid model at work.
Download ‘Uniting the Four Elements of Hybrid Working’ it to discover what operators and landlords are prioritising in 2022.
Note: All data featured is correct as of 1st December 2021 and is taken from The Instant Group 2021 Flexible Operator Survey.
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