Employees are demanding more of their workplaces. They are aware of the impact of the workplace on their happiness and wellbeing and will no longer tolerate an unhealthy working environment. But what do they want from their workplace in the future?
The research uncovered a clear desire to move away from the “traditional” office and work environment in the future.
Employees want more greenery (36%), more outdoor space (33%), more recreation areas (30%) and fewer desks (27%).
Once again, younger workers (aged 18-34) signalled that they want more change from the workplace, suggesting organizations are increasingly going to have to work to keep their staff.
In order to keep their workforce productive, engaged, and happy, businesses will need to rethink what their workplaces look like.
Data will play a critical role in helping to inform these changes to the working environment, helping to measure what works, feed decision making, and ultimately shape what the workplace of the future looks like.