Sodexo Corporate Services has released findings from their Corporate Services Client Survey which has highlighted the key elements that are vital in securing a positive workplace future in the midst of rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and unforeseen global events.
Julie Ennis, CEO of Sodexo Corporate Services UK & Ireland, commented: “Over the last years the global workforce has seen a magnitude of shifts. Building a future proof workplace is no longer a luxury, it is a must. In order to retain our people, who remain the centre of the workplace environment, it is imperative that solutions are created now.”
From information from 3000 workers across private and public sectors, the findings present a clear sense of what people desire from their workplace. The key insights include a preference for remote working, cost consciousness, and a lack of human connection in the work ecosystem. Additionally, 43% of people are quietly dissatisfied with their jobs, 28% are disengaged and want to quit, 1 in 5 are dealing with poor mental health, and a similar proportion with poor physical health.
To combat this, Sodexo has proposed solutions such as creating dynamic and flexible workplace strategies, socialising, offering free or subsidised food, improving comfort in the working environment, and subsidised commute. Additionally, employers should focus on improving job perks, providing good food options, and increasing sustainability to enhance employee loyalty and increase engagement.
Claire Atkins Morris, Sustainability Director, Sodexo concluded: “Start to understand available data sources. Review what you are doing, think about your goals, look at the gaps and start to make a plan for how to reach them.”
Sodexo Corporate Services has identified transparency, communication, benefits, and dynamic environments as key in creating an engaged and positive future workplace.
As the global landscape continues to undergo unprecedented changes, Sodexo Corporate Services has shed light on the key elements necessary for securing a positive workplace future. Through their Corporate Services Client Survey of 2023, clear insights show that a preference for remote working, cost consciousness, and fostering human connection are essential in creating a resilient and adaptive work environment.
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