There is expected to be a continued focus on well-being, and more employees believe their employers should provide the tools and resources to help them simplify their lives and be healthy, according to the 2012 Workplace Trends Report by Sodexo, a provider of daily life solutions.
Research shows employees also expect their employers to offer unique value propositions to business communities that are not only centralized on integrated, effective and efficient use of space but also the performance of human capital. Employees want their employers to help them bring their "whole self" to work, and this remains a top driver of engagement. Employee engagement, productivity, brand image and loyalty are all still relevant measures of success.
"For any business wanting to grow, these trends show there is a premium on programs that are outcome driven and on sustainable results that address both people and physical space," says Michael Norris, COO and market president for Sodexo's Corporate segment.
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Among the top trends in the work force, the study finds employees value the integration of workplace solutions, employers that promote sustainability and an inclusive workplace. Rewards and recognition, virtual workforces and employee engagement are also important as well as evidence-based space design, quantifiable wellness initiatives, psychological workplace health and flexible workplaces.
"We studied research over the last year to understand what issues are top of mind for our clients and what are the benchmarks in the overall market," says Rachel Permuth-Levine PhD, MSPH, senior director, outcomes-based research and solutions for Sodexo's toLive workplace strategies. "Our team predicts these trends are the direct link to designing environments that enhance individual performance, foster collaboration, and contribute to the well-being of employees – it's the workplace of the future."
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