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<h2>1. Finding the right balance between presenteeism and telework
</h2><p>To improve quality of life at work (QWL), it is necessary to learn from past years. And we have clearly seen it with the health crisis and the (admittedly forced) development of teleworking: presenteeism in the office as such no longer really makes sense. The home office has found its place in the daily lives of managers and employees. And even managed to question the usefulness of offices.</p><p>However, at the same time, distance learning has shown some limitations, particularly in terms of collaborative work: more preparation, more tiring, less productive... That's why on-site meetings and interactions always appear to be effective.

In order to improve the quality of life at work, it is necessary to succeed in combining the effectiveness of teleworking with the relevance of collaborative work in real life, within offices. There is no single solution: each company must find the organization that&nbsp;best suits employees while promoting the performance of the structure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>2. Alternative workspaces
</h2><p>In 2022, improving the quality of life at work requires the implementation of alternative workspaces. Standing desks, seats with bicycle pedals, sofas, quiet rooms... The idea is to offer your employees places that complement the traditional desks and chairs.

These alternative spaces give employees the opportunity to isolate themselves if they find the open space too noisy, to access cozy places for collaborative meetings or to avoid musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) by changing their position. So many ways to relieve the body and mind of your employees during&nbsp;their working day, without affecting their productivity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>3. Work outdoors
</h2><p>What if, in 2022, the sun became a lever for quality of life at work? Rather than constantly locked in offices, why not try to get some fresh air while working? A way to change the environment, to get out of the atmosphere of the offices that can be heavy for some and to free oneself a little from barrier gestures or distancing rules.

There are several possibilities to implement all this. This can simply take the form of a short break outside, but&nbsp;you can also imagine more distant outings. For example, organizing a team building event in a natural setting can be a very good idea. Or even schedule a meeting or brainstorming in a connected caravan. This is called the "Wildesk".
</p><p>Still, a little novelty, especially enjoying the sun and fresh air, can only be positive to improve the quality of life at work.</p><h2>4. Take care of employees' health</h2><p>Improving the quality of life at work involves taking care of the health and vitality of employees. To do this, it is more effective to go through positive actions than to hold guilt-inducing speeches about junk food or the dangers of smoking, for example.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Diet, lifestyle, sport, stress management: all these points deserve special attention and the implementation of actions or devices. This can be very simple, such as setting up a nap room where employees can rest after lunch and leave for a healthy afternoon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But other initiatives can do employees good and have a direct positive impact on the organization of work. Like what:</p><p>● gym, yoga or medicine classes;</p><p>● workshops to make lunchboxes to eat balanced dishes at lunch;</p><p>● actions or support on the occasion of the month without alcohol or the month without tobacco, etc. </p><p>&nbsp;<br /></p> <h2>5. Rethink the role of the manager</h2><p>Improving the quality of life at work is not just about employees' working conditions. It is also their degree of autonomy and involvement, the recognition they get in their work and communication and their relationships with their superiors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The quality of management is frequently singled out among the causes of ill-being at work. Manager-employee trust must be renewed and rethought. This is why it is necessary to detach oneself from a so-called "old-fashioned" management with long meetings, constant reporting, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The autonomy granted to employees is an important lever, and even more so since the health crisis and the rise of teleworking. The evolution of the managerial function also involves a role of driver, support and facilitator for future developments in work.<br /></p> 

5 tips to improve quality of life at work in 2023

<div role="label">Behind the notion of quality of life at work are all the actions that improve working conditions and the well-being of employees, while ensuring the company's performance. Teleworking, alternative workspaces, outdoor work, employee health devices, the role of the manager: find 5 tips to improve the quality of life at work in 2023.</div>

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<h3>What is meant by the office of the future?</h3><p>Behind the concept of the office of the future lies the idea of the Smart Office, which literally means an "intelligent office." This mainly involves a space equipped with internet-connected devices that communicate with each other through a shared network.</p><p>This "intelligent" system is capable of monitoring and analyzing a large amount of data, managing multiple actions, and improving working conditions in various aspects, including:</p><ul><li>Comfortable working conditions</li><li>Enhanced employee productivity</li><li>Automation of tasks considered secondary</li><li>Energy savings</li><li>Improved workplace security, and more.<br /></li></ul><h3>Simplification of daily tasks</h3><p>The office of the future helps reduce time losses associated with certain seemingly simple and non-value-added daily tasks that can cause significant time wastage. This can include access to premises as well as the use of different workspaces.</p><p>Regarding office access, currently, an employee needs to present a badge to enter the parking lot, premises, or secure areas of the site. The office of the future, for example, may feature connected badges with integrated access rights for their owners. The various doors can open without the employee having to take any action.</p><p>In terms of managing different rooms and restrooms, sensors can be installed to determine if a room has been used or not during the day. The same applies to toilets, thanks to door opening sensors. This technology efficiently measures real-time room occupancy rates. Similarly, the cleaning staff can focus only on areas that have been used during the day, resulting in significant time and productivity savings.</p><h3>Improvement of the work environment</h3><p>Improving the quality of work life remains one of the main objectives of the office of the future. The support of connected devices and data applies not only to different workstations but also to enhancing the environment throughout the building.</p><p>With thousands of sensors, data regarding temperature, air quality, or humidity levels can be processed in real-time. Based on this information, the office of the future can automatically make adjustments necessary for the well-being of employees. For example, maintaining a humidity level between 45% and 65% and a temperature of 21&deg;C. Additionally, the CO2 level can be analyzed, and if it is too high, the Smart Office can activate air ventilation in the offices.</p><p>Beyond improving the quality of work life for employees, by calculating room occupancy rates, the office of the future enables energy savings. It can adjust energy usage based on actual needs, such as increasing heating or reducing lighting in unoccupied areas.<br /></p><h3>Reducing constraints for employees</h3><p>Directly linked to work-life quality, the office of the future should have a positive impact on employees' well-being. This involves reducing stress and preventing physical risks in the workplace. Connected devices can also be integrated into furniture.</p><p>In the near future, it is conceivable to have a device indicating to employees when it's time to change position&mdash;for example, alternating between sitting and standing at their desks, taking a short break, stretching, etc. Similarly, an intelligent desk can learn user preferences and adapt to provide personalized comfort that enhances productivity. In the same vein, the desk can change colors according to the employee's preferences. For instance, a red light indicating "Do not disturb" or blue to signify "On break."</p><p>The office of the future should place employees at the center of the organization by facilitating their daily routines while preserving their well-being, allowing them to evolve and work with maximum efficiency.</p><p>JLL supports you in the purchase or rental of your offices, business premises, warehouses, and shops throughout France. Contact our team to present your project and receive assistance in finding a property that suits your needs.<br /></p>

What will the office of the future look like?

How can we improve employee productivity while reducing technical and physical constraints? That is the main objective of what is called the "office of the future." This collection of connected devices aims to rethink working conditions to save time and increase productivity. Connected badges, room availability, adjusted temperatures and lighting, intelligent furniture&mdash;discover what the office of the future should look like.

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<h2>What is a CSR approach?</h2><p>Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) &ndash; also known as Corporate Social Responsibility &ndash; refers to the integration of social, environmental and sustainable development issues by the company. CSR therefore allows the company to respond to the current problems of society, while improving its performance and meeting the expectations of all stakeholders: from employees to customers, suppliers and other partners.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A CSR approach in companies is defined through three main axes:</p><p>● Environmental: co-responsible markets, energy consumption reduction, waste management, greenhouse gas emission reduction&nbsp; , etc. </p><p>● Social: respect for employees' rights, improving quality between employees, combating discrimination, ensuring safety at work, etc.</p><p>● Economic: customer/consumer satisfaction, introduction &nbsp;of fair pricing, promotion of short supply chains/local suppliers, transparency with investors, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Based on these axes, the company must therefore implement a CSR strategy in order to contribute to sustainable development issues, have a positive impact on society while remaining economically viable.</p><p>&nbsp;<br /></p> <h2>Why implement a CSR approach?</h2><p>Implementing a CSR approach within your company has many benefits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Environmental impact</h4><p>As explained above, one of the major axes of CSR is to respond to sustainable development issues. A theme at the heart of our society today. A CSR policy allows the company to become aware of the consequences of its activity on the environment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It can thus identify the main impacts &ndash; waste generation, resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, etc. &ndash; and put in place a strategy to limit them and measure the results obtained.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Cost reduction</h4><p>As a direct consequence of the implementation of the CSR approach, a reduction in energy and resource consumption logically leads to a reduction in costs for the company. A gain in profitability beyond the only environmental impact.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Improving employee well-being</h4><p>Employees are generally sensitive to CSR initiatives. Like quality of life at work, it may be relevant to involve employees in the process of defining the CSR strategy in order to involve them. Collaborative work on economic, social and environmental issues will motivate employees, who are real actors of change in their company. And as we know, happy and involved employees are more committed and productive employees.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>A positive image of the company</h4><p>If this is not the main objective, a CSR policy is also very favorable for the image of the company. A responsible and committed brand enjoys the trust of its customers or consumers, and develops a strong identity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is also felt in terms of attractiveness. Companies that have implemented CSR initiatives are more likely to attract applications from young graduates. You can therefore communicate &ndash; with measure &ndash; on all the actions put in place.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Read also:<a href="https://olm-eu-uat.jll.com/en-be/blog/article/5-tips-to-improve-quality-of-life-at-work-in-2023"> 5 tips to improve the quality of life at work in 2023</a></p><p>&nbsp;<br /></p> <h2>5 steps to implement a CSR approach in companies</h2><p>Implementing an effective CSR approach within your company requires following certain steps.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>1. Appoint a project manager</h4><p>The first step to take before implementing a CSR approach in the company is to appoint a project manager. A responsibility that can even become a full-time position for large companies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ideally, it is preferable to appoint an employee concerned and motivated by this mission, who gives great interest to the axes carried by CSR. In addition, the project manager must obviously know the company perfectly, but also master transversal management and have a great sense of communication and interpersonal skills to carry out his missions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>2. Conduct an audit</h4><p>Another important step in the implementation of a CSR approach is to carry out a double audit. On the one hand, the situation of the company before the implementation of a strategy in order to target areas for improvement. On the other, an audit of the measures taken in similar companies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is also essential to communicate about this project both internally with all employees, and externally, with customers, suppliers and partners.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>3. Visit the CSR Platform website</h4><p>To implement a CSR approach in companies, it can be interesting to be accompanied and advised. To do this, you can seek advice from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But it is also possible to visit the CSR Platform website &nbsp;proposed by the State since 2013. In particular, you will be able to get answers to your questions about the implementation of a CSR policy, and help for the construction of your project.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>4. Develop your strategy</h4><p>All the preliminary work will allow you to develop the most objective CSR strategy adapted to the situation and needs of the company in environmental, economic and social terms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This strategy will result in an action plan, ranked in order of priority, for example, and led by the project manager. It is important to define an allocated budget that will make it possible to define precisely the number of actions over the year and the pace at which they can be carried out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>5. Use the Impact Platform</h4><p>Another site proposed by the State: the Impact platform. This service allows you to share the actions and results obtained as part of your CSR approach. A way to enhance your actions, to obtain, if necessary, support, and to demonstrate total transparency with regard to your employees, your customers and all your external partners.<br /></p>    

How to implement a CSR approach in your company?

<p><em>More and more companies want to get involved, among other things, in sustainable development issues. To do this, they set up a Corporate Social Responsibility policy, more commonly known as CSR. What is it? Why is it interesting to implement this strategy and, above all, how to implement it? Find out everything you need to know about the CSR approach in companies.</em></p>

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<h2>In 2020, JLL signed the World Green Building Council&rsquo;s Net-Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.</h2><h2>What does this mean in reality?</h2><p>We have pledged that our offices will be carbon neutral by 2030. We are talking about a stock of more than&nbsp;460 offices worldwide, or almost 500,000 square meters. In this regard, we are focusing on the energy performance of the buildings we occupy. JLL is increasingly opting for green certifications, energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources.</p><h2>How does JLL integrate Paris Agreement targets into its global strategy?</h2><p>The SBTi &ndash; Science Based Targets Initiative, a partnership between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resource Institute (WRI) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), considers the JLL approach to be both realistic and feasible. We have also been recognized as a Net-Zero Standard business: we are one of the world&rsquo;s first seven companies to be certified for our commitment to carbon neutrality. Having our approach validated by the SBTi is a very strong symbol of our commitment to sustainable development.</p><h2>Why has JLL chosen to commit itself so fully to sustainable development?</h2><p>Our awareness of the role and impact of real estate on the climate was the main driver here. Real estate (construction and operation) accounts for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.<br />It was therefore clear that JLL should play its part in this regard. Finally, new regulations bolster and even speed up efforts to engage us when it comes to this common cause. In order to assist our clients achieve compliance, we have expanded our range of services.</p><h2>How are you engaging with your clients as part of this ambitious policy?</h2><p>We encourage them to aim for carbon neutrality because we believe that everyone has a role to play in meeting these massive objectives. Until five years ago, this topic was deemed to be of secondary importance and considered a passing trend. Driven by new regulations and environmental concerns, sustainability is now fully integrated into our supply chain, group strategy and client base.&nbsp;</p>

We shape the future of real estate for a better world

<p>Through its ambitious policies, JLL is fully committed to a sustainable future, including developing initiatives that tend towards greener and more responsible real estate. We caught up with Marine Guiot, Head of CSR France &ndash; Belgium &ndash; Luxembourg to find out the latest.</p>

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