The perfect office: Nap areas. Energy-efficient elevators. Color. Free food.
A survey of office workers’ attitudes toward their work spaces found that a third had taken or left a job because of the amenities or unsavory conditions of a building. Another one in three worried about sickness or injury due to the unsanitary or unsafe state of the building.
The top complaint: The office is too hot or too cold.
The top requests: Covered parking and subsidized cafeteria food.
The survey, which drew more than 5,000 comments and suggestions, painted a diverse picture of workers’ wants.
• It would be nice to have better artwork.
• Security measures, such as metal detectors and security guards.
• Area to lay down for a quick nap during lunch.
• A good rug cleaning.
• Free popcorn, coffee and fruit once a week.
• Fix the roof so it doesn’t leak.
The online survey was commissioned by Blumberg Capital Partners. It polled 500 American adults who work in office buildings.
Keywords: Blumberg Capital Partners, Philip Blumberg
