Half of workers want more from their workplace

A new survey has revealed that many workers are unhappy with their workplace environment, branding them as ‘uninspiring’ and ‘uninviting’.

The Claremont research found that almost half, 52% of which are hybrid workers and 48% full-time office-based, said that they feel uninspired by their workplace and 42% said their office doesn’t make them feel valued.

The data highlighted six key emotions that today’s employees want from their workplace: inspired, valued, connected, supported, included and proud.

Sarah Syson, Head of Design at Claremont, commented, “In recent years, the very essence of how, when and where we work has changed and the office has taken on a new role. It’s no longer the everyday place for work and so it must work much harder to make itself relevant and inviting.

“Now, the office needs to give employees the feelings and experiences that lone working leaves us wanting – those rich in face-to-face contact, collaboration and socialisation.”

Sarah added, “The research really highlights that a workplace needs to suit employees’ evolving demands – which means catering for their emotional needs and helping them to feel happy, healthy and more productive – as well as meeting their more practical task-based needs with systems and technology.

“With factors including flexible working, cost of living and eco-conscious workspaces being highlighted as important to workers, it’s more important now than ever before for a workplace to meet workers’ needs at every level.

“The research also highlighted that far too many workplaces aren’t up to the job and they definitely don’t have ‘The Workplace Oooh’, which could well lead to high staff turnover or recruitment struggles down the line.”

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