A recent study by infinitSpace has revealed that only 51% of both part-time and full-time workers in the UK feel that their employers offer support, resources, or initiatives aimed at improving their wellbeing.
The flexible workspace provider commissioned an independent survey of 1,210 UK employees to explore the connection between employees’ physical and mental wellbeing and their relationship with business leaders.
The research also highlighted that over two-fifths (44%) of employees believe their employers prioritize performance over health and wellbeing. Additionally, 39% feel their employers talk about prioritizing employee wellbeing but fail to offer meaningful support.
infinitSpace’s survey highlighted how this discontent is affecting employee retention. One in four (26%) respondents said they are considering changing jobs in 2025 due to the poor wellbeing support offered by their current workplace – this figure rises to 33% among those aged 18-34.
Wybo Wijnbergen, CEO of infinitSpace, said: “Over the past decade, there have been far more open, progressive conversations when it comes to the relationship to people’s wellbeing and their work. But it’s clear that there is still work for organisations to do.
“Our research shows that many employees still feel there is a need for meaningful change, most notably when it comes to employers backing up discussions around wellbeing with concrete action. And clearly, if organisations don’t act, it seems that the employees will, with a quarter thinking of moving jobs this year to find better wellbeing support.
“Employers, therefore, not only need to think long and hard about the strategies they have in place, but also how their choice of workplace can benefit their employees. We are seeing wellbeing facilities play an ever-greater role in organisations’ choice of workspace, and understandably so. By selecting the right workspace, employers can show their teams that they care about and are investing in their physical and mental wellbeing.”
