Employees Want Better Tech, Not Snacks Or Massages

Bisnow December 6, 2022: “In an effort to entice employees back into the office, companies have ramped up digestible perks like beverages and food, but a recent survey conducted by proptech firm Essensys indicated that employees don’t care about snacks or other frivolous amenities — they want better technology and flexible workstations. Of the 1,000 U.S. workers the firm surveyed earlier this year, 81% expressed frustration with their office situation, with 56% preferring better technology to enhance their ability to work, and 52% looked at the tech amenities in other buildings with envy, Commercial Observer reported. Such amenities included buildingwide WiFi, network access across the building to various services regardless of the in-office location, and sensor-controlled climate control and lighting. Subsequently, only 20% said amenities such as massage rooms or beer were enough to bring them back to the office. Sixty-three percent reported that flexible workspaces were important, and among those, 34% wanted convenience when it comes to layout and space.”  Although right now my back is sore and I would trade a very slightly slower WiFi for a very nice back massage followed by some great snacks waiting in the lunchroom!