Between teleworking or Working from Home (WFH), The Great Resignation, and the emergence of Hybrid Work, people are demanding more than ever of their physical and digital work spaces, and organizations are looking for ways to deal with the challenge.
If you are investing in a hybrid workspace to retain talent and enhance the employee experience, here are the nine commodities you should focus on, based on our new research.
What Employees want from Physical Workspace.
These are the top-ranked workplace facilities for 2022, according to how much they benefit employees;
A higher number of people agree it will be essential to focus on wellness to ensure a successful workplace this year, but what do employees really want?
- 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.
Along with this ranking, research shows that half of today’s office occupants believe that improving well-being is essential to workplace success. 46% agree that this should be a major focus for 2022 and beyond.
This is not to say that employees want yoga classes, spa days or office smoothie bars. This means they want employers to take meaningful steps to give priority to their most important asset- people.
Thankfully, as work evolves to mean an activity rather than a location, more and more businesses are investing in a workspace that promotes employee experience.
Why is Employee Experience Important?
Competition for talent has grown more difficult than ever. Showing your employees that you care by providing a more positive experience can help them attract and retain talent, which has become a critical priority over the past few months.
“Employers are not only competing with peers in the marketplace for talent, they are also competing with an employee’s home or alternative workplace. Staff expectations of workspace have not only been raised but have been completely eliminated.” – John Williams, Chief Marketing Officer, The Instant Group.
In order to successfully adopt the new hybrid way of working and improve the work experience of your employees, it is critical 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 the human experience (such as online communications)
- Sustainable: The sustainable decisions that underpin a business vision, strategy and delivery.
Contact Horizon’s flexible and hybrid workspace specialists today if you are looking for an environment where all of these elements can be integrated and your employees can thrive. Our latest research explores the four essential components for a successful hybrid model in the workplace. Talk to us, we’ll provide all the information you need to help you make the right decision for you and your employees.