An astonishing nine out of 10 employees consider wellbeing benefits as ‘critical’ when choosing a workplace, revealed a new study.
Furthermore, more than eight out of 10 (82%) expect support from their employers to help them achieve a work-life balance, according to the Employee Wellbeing Data Report, carried out by global flexible workspace provider Mindspace.
The report also explored the most impactful ways in which employees feel their employers should support their overall wellbeing. Almost half (43%) said the benefit with the greatest impact on employee wellbeing was flexible working hours. Other benefits 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.
When asked about the negative effects of workplaces where wellbeing was not prioritised, 25% said such environments adversely affected their desire to stay at the company. In fact, half (50%) said they believed workers’ motivation would be most affected, followed by productivity (48%) and creativity (28%).
SHIFTING WORKLIFE BALANCE ATTITUDES
Whilst the trend of “quiet quitting” may be abating and the return-to-office mandates are increasing, 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.
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 survey also aimed to highlight the global workforce’s current sentiment towards employers’ wellness offerings, the importance of a wellness-focused employer as a variable when choosing a new job or deciding to stay at a current place of work, as well as tangible ways that employers could support employee wellbeing.
Whilst the trend of “quiet quitting” may be abating and the return-to-office mandates are increasing, 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.
CRITICAL TOOL FOR EMPOWERING WORKERS
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.
“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.
HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WORKLIFE BALANCE
“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,” added Zakai. “Companies that believe in returning to the office and want to retain their top talent should be forward-thinking and must recognise that built-in wellness amenities are not a luxury but a strategic necessity to promote wellbeing, to boost retention and to drive organisational success.”
Mindspace conducted the survey based on interviews of 2,000 office workers across the US, UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Israel. For further information and findings from Mindspace’s report, click here.
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