{"id":56520,"date":"2019-07-25T10:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=56520"},"modified":"2020-09-03T05:53:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T09:53:02","slug":"office-space-top-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/office-space-top-talent","title":{"rendered":"How your office space can help acquire top talent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Employees\u2019 expectations of their workplace have changed, thanks to the evolution of technology and the nature of work. More than ever, people want the flexibility and autonomy to choose how and when they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that for companies to acquire and retain top talent in a competitive hiring landscape, it\u2019s important to recognize physical workspace as a key differentiator. Read on to find out how this shift can set you up for hiring success and improve your overall employer brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting employee demand for flexible workspaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown the growing need for companies to consider flexible workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibit A: The importance of the workplace in employee satisfaction is increasing. A recent survey of employees by WeWork and Reuters<\/a> found that when U.S. workers were asked what would make them more satisfied with their job, the top wish was better work areas\/facilities (13 percent), even above higher pay (9 percent), better hours, and more vacation time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexibility has moved higher on the priority list among job seekers in recent years as well. According to a 2015 survey by Aon<\/a>, the top characteristics acquiring employees to a job are pay and benefits (56 percent) followed by flexibility (35 percent)\u2014and that need for autonomy beat out <\/strong>meaningful work (29 percent) and having a fun place to work (24 percent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially for companies looking to acquire millennial talent, flexibility is not something that can be put off much longer. In Deloitte\u2019s 2016 Millennial survey<\/a>, 88 percent of respondents said they wished they could have more flexibility in when and how they work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Creating spaces where all employees feel comfortable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creating a flexible work environment, in which your employees feel they can choose to work in the environments that best suit them, sends a clear signal that your company prioritizes employee experience. In fact, in one survey of more than 3,000 U.S. full-time workers by LinkedIn<\/a>, the top factor generating workplace pride was if one\u2019s workplace promoted flexibility (51 percent). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the physical workspace can embody your company\u2019s philosophy on diversity and inclusion. \u201cCommitting to diversity means creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual identity,\u201d explains Jen Nguyen<\/a>, <\/strong>head of real estate at Pinterest. In other words, a flexible workplace design can reveal your compassion for all employees; they have the freedom to move around the space, feel comfortable, and enjoy the amenities that the company offers. Some features to consider when adding flexibility to your workplace include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n