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<h2>1. Finding the right balance between presenteeism and telework
</h2>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.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.&nbsp;<h2>2. Alternative workspaces
</h2>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.&nbsp;<h2>3. Work outdoors
</h2>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".
Still, a little novelty, especially enjoying the sun and fresh air, can only be positive to improve the quality of life at work.<h2>4. Take care of employees' health</h2>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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;But other initiatives can do employees good and have a direct positive impact on the organization of work. Like what:● gym, yoga or medicine classes;● workshops to make lunchboxes to eat balanced dishes at lunch;● actions or support on the occasion of the month without alcohol or the month without tobacco, etc. &nbsp; <h2>5. Rethink the role of the manager</h2>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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.

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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<h2>Responding to the physical and moral consequences of the crisis</h2>The regenerating office presents itself as a necessary response to the physical and moral fatigue of many employees. Indeed, according to a JLL study of &nbsp;3,000 employees worldwide, 42% of them no longer feel "energized" at work. An observation highlighted by the health crisis which, for the past two years, has disrupted daily work habits.The intensive practice of teleworking has generated physical and moral fatigue among employees, an increasing level of anxiety and a deterioration in social relations. On this point, nearly 7 out of 10 employees admit that they are unable to maintain qualitative interactions with their colleagues working from home.For many, remote work even generates the feeling that their involvement is not recognized at its fair value. Half of the employees surveyed feel that the time and effort spent on their company over the past 18 months has not been sufficiently recognized or rewarded.Beyond moral health, it is also the physical health of employees that is undermined. More than 6 out of 10 employees deplore the fact that they cannot find the time and energy to integrate health and well-being habits into their daily lives.As a result of all this, 4 out of 10 employees no longer consider their company as a good place to work, and 1 in 4 employees no longer project themselves into their company within 2 years.In this context, employers, as guarantors of employees' well-being, must take this issue to heart. The regenerating office stands out as a solution to promote quality of life at work through three pillars: mental health, physical health and the social dimension.&nbsp;<h2>How to set up a regenerating office?</h2>The regenerating office aims to create an inclusive, friendly work environment, where employees can flourish without ending their days exhausted, both physically and morally. The objective is simple: to create the conditions to promote well-being in the long term, taking into account the new reality of work dictated by the health crisis. A way to combine employee engagement and sustainable performance for the company.But how to set up a regenerating office? It is necessary to rethink the organization of work: places, schedules, meeting areas. It is therefore necessary to question the uses of the different spaces of the company taking into account the new specificities that have appeared with the health crisis. For example, what are the places that are little or poorly used? How to adapt the spaces taking into account the traffic of employees and their attendance? It is not uncommon today to see offices deserted on some days and very busy on others.As has been said, the regenerating office aims above all to increase well-being at work for all employees. To succeed in this transformation, it is relevant to involve employees. It is recommended to conduct a survey to understand the typical days of employees, according to their positions and responsibilities. It is also interesting to question and exchange with employees. A way to identify their working method, their way of interacting, the management of their rhythm and their energy.This exhaustive work makes it possible to understand in a precise way the path of employees in the professional environment, their expectations and needs. All this information is needed to develop a strategy and an action plan to set up a regenerating office that promotes the well-being of employees and the company's performance.&nbsp;

The regenerating office: a guarantee of well-being at work?

After two years of a health crisis that has transformed working methods, many employees deplore physical and moral fatigue. In this context, solutions must be found to improve the well-being of employees. This requires an internal transformation and an evolution towards a regenerating office where employees can evolve in a fulfilling environment.

The regenerating office : a guarantee of well-being at work?

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Discover the 7 key messages: &nbsp;1. Work-life balance is the new priority for employees, far surpassing salary considerations. Remote work has been such a revolution that employees are focusing on its benefits and tend to be less affected by the blurring of boundaries between their professional and personal spheres. They expect their employers to incorporate more flexibility into the salary package offered: 88% want flexible working hours in the future. In this perspective, it has been necessary to rethink the design of professional spaces, as well as the design of home office spaces for employees.&nbsp;2. Hybrid work has come a long way: Traditional workspaces are losing ground.The crisis has allowed for experimentation: the more people practice remote work, the more they want to continue doing so in the future. Employees align themselves with global trends, aiming for an ideal of 2 days of remote work per week, split between 1.5 days at home and 0.5 days in third-party locations.&nbsp;3. It's not about time management; it's about social interaction.Employees miss the social aspect of the office. What they miss the most about in-person work at the office is informal interaction and face-to-face collaboration. 61% of employees crave "real" human interactions with their colleagues. For this reason, the design of professional spaces must be adapted. Increasingly, open-plan office spaces are emerging. Few workers desire individual offices. Open spaces are composed of office furniture designed to facilitate interactions among colleagues without hindering work. Meeting rooms are provided to bring teams together. There is a renewal in office layout, and the work environment is being redesigned to promote well-being at work.&nbsp;4. Long-term remote work takes a heavy toll on social and mental well-being. Employees' sense of fulfillment is declining, and they are also overwhelmed in terms of mental load: 51% feel disenchanted, and 44% feel overwhelmed, having too many personal and professional responsibilities. Parents of young children and individuals living alone are the most exposed. Companies are more than ever responsible for the health of their employees: their physical health, of course, but also their social and mental well-being.&nbsp;5. Remote productivity is decreasing.Although employees' performance in remote work remains high, with 43% claiming to be more productive at home than in the office, this figure has decreased since the first lockdown, when 52% of employees reported being more productive at home.&nbsp;6. Employees have higher expectations of their company, which must redesign their offices accordingly.Although employees say they need to return to the office to reconnect with their community, they are also much more critical of their usual workplace. Only 48% are satisfied with their current workplace (compared to 60% in April 2020), and only 36% say they miss the office (compared to 46% in April 2020).&nbsp;7. Employers will need to improve the work experience to inspire a desire to return to the office.The more satisfied employees are with their office, the more they miss it. 69% of those who are highly satisfied with their work environment miss it a lot, compared to only 5% of those who are not really satisfied today. Employees expect their employers to offer them completely redesigned professional spaces, taking into account the human aspect, well-being, and ecological considerations. They also aspire to offices connected to nature and equipped with digital tools.

Designing Professional Spaces: How Do Employees Aspire to Work in the Future?

Over the past few months, the pandemic has caused a seismic shift in work and lifestyle patterns. Workers have adapted to remote work while adhering to health and safety guidelines, revealing a desire for greater flexibility and new hybrid work models.Employees are increasingly experiencing virtual fatigue or burnout and are increasingly eager to return to the office most of the time. This suggests that offices will be more important than ever as the center of the work ecosystem, and exceptional office environments will remain an essential means of engaging employees.But how can we inspire employees to work in the future?

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