Mindspace, a global flexible workspace provider, says a recent global survey of employees shows a shifting sentiment towards the workplace. "Their latest Employee Wellbeing Data Report reveals that an astonishing 9 out of 10 employees consider wellbeing facilities and offerings to be critical when choosing a workplace, and 82% expect support from their employers in achieving a work-life balance," Mindspace said in a statement.
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It added that the trend of "quiet quitting" could be on its way out as more companies require employees to come to word. "The survey suggests that attitudes towards the workplace and work-life balance continue to shift, with the majority of employees putting more emphasis on mental and physical health and overall wellbeing," the company said in a statement. "Employee wellbeing has become a critical tool for empowering employee productivity and maintaining retention, which companies will need to take into account in order to remain competitive."
The report also deals with what employees feel would be the most impactful thing their employers could do to support their overall wellbeing. Some 43% of participants said flexible working hours would have the greatest benefit. "Other benefits mentioned include flexibility regarding work location (21%), free healthy meals (24%), more vacation days (33%), improved health insurance (16%) and physical amenities such as on-site gyms," the company said.
Some 25% said environments where wellness was not prioritized "adversely affected their desire to stay at the company" with about half of respondents (50%) noting that in such companies workers' motivation would be most affected, followed by productivity (48%) and creativity (28%).
"With companies large and small gradually demanding their employees return to the office, now is the time for employers to rethink a future of work that incorporates flexible working options with regard to work hours and location, and that places more emphasis on benefits enhancing employee wellbeing," said Dan Zakai, Mindspace CEO and Co-Founder. "This latest survey suggests that employees are taking a more holistic approach to their workplace – with growing expectations for hybrid work models, amenities that support work-life balance, or enhanced healthcare coverage. Companies that believe in returning to the office and want to retain their top talent should be forward-thinking and must recognize that built-in wellness amenities are not a luxury but a strategic necessity to promote wellbeing, to boost retention and to drive organizational success."
Mindspace conducted the survey based on interviews of 2,000 office workers across the U.S., U.K., Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Israel.
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