Marvin OnumonuOnly 14% of employees felt quirky office features such as games areas contributed to their satisfaction or productivity, according to Mitie’s Productivity Reset Report.
Instead, nine in 10 (89%) said a safe and well-maintained office was key.
The report found 88% of people who liked their workspace were happy with their employer.
Nearly half (46%) said uncomfortable or badly designed offices led to job dissatisfaction, while 40% pointed to poor amenities and a lack of breakout rooms as issues.
The research found 54% of office workers said workplace-related tasks often wasted time, and 23% strongly agreed their workplace was designed to help them.
Almost two thirds (63%) of senior leaders and executives said workplace issues regularly affected their productivity.
Mark Caskey, managing director, projects, Mitie, said: “The research shows that employee satisfaction is intricately entwined with the physical workspace and how it supports people’s ability to be productive and work to a high standard.
“Making the right investments is crucial for businesses when creating a thriving environment, this is not about fun office features, but rather it is about investing strategically in workspaces.
“People want places where they can bring their A-game so forgoing the playful perks and focusing on purposeful designs can make all the difference in supporting performance and productivity and fostering long-term colleague satisfaction.”
