There is a strong positive correlation between how frequently employees attend their workplace and their overall wellbeing, a new study has revealed.
An independent, nationally representative survey of 1,210 UK employees, commissioned by infinitSpace, quizzed remote, hybrid, and fully in-office workers about their wellbeing.
It found that hybrid workers who attend the office one or two days per week were least likely to self-report “great” or “good” wellbeing, with 50% saying they had a positive physical wellbeing and the same number (50%) a positive mental wellbeing.
By contrast, those who go to their workplace on average three or four days per week report the highest levels of wellbeing, with 60% experiencing great or good physical wellbeing and 61% saying the same about their mental wellbeing.
Those attending the office every day report slightly lower but comparable wellbeing levels to those attending three or four days a week, with 59% indicating good physical wellbeing and 57% experiencing good mental wellbeing.
The type of workspace also plays a role in wellbeing outcomes. Employees working in flexible workspaces report higher levels of wellbeing, with 60% experiencing good physical and mental wellbeing. In comparison, employees in traditional private or serviced offices report slightly lower levels, with 56% indicating good physical wellbeing and 55% reporting good mental wellbeing.
Wybo Wijnbergen, CEO of infinitSpace, said: “While attendance policies should remain flexible to meet diverse business and employee needs, it’s important that we don’t overlook the relationship between going to a workplace and one’s wellbeing. The research shows that opportunities for social interaction, a sense of community, and regular access to thoughtfully designed spaces can profoundly impact our overall wellbeing.
“More than just somewhere to collaborate or be productive, by having the workplaces, organizations can play a meaningful role in boosting the overall health and happiness of their employees. And if smart leaders want engaged, productive teams, fostering wellbeing and providing a workspace their staff want to visit must remain a key focus.”
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About infinitSpace
infinitSpace creates and manages tech-enabled white-label flexible workspaces on behalf of commercial landlords. It aims to empower human endeavour by bringing together local communities in world-class spaces with curated services and high-spec technology. infinitSpace operates its own flexible workspace brand, beyond, which landlords can adopt for their buildings. Alternatively, it offers white-label brands and technology tailored to landlords’ needs.
About the research
The market research was carried out between December 31, 2024 and January 3, 2025 among 2,000 UK adults via an online survey by independent market research agency Opinium. Opinium is a member of the Market Research Society (MRS) Company Partner Service, whose code of conduct and quality commitment it strictly adheres to. Its MRS membership means that it adheres to strict guidelines regarding all phases of research, including research design and data collection; communicating with respondents; conducting fieldwork; analysis and reporting; data storage. The data sample of 1,210 UK adults is fully nationally representative, ensuring the respondents are weighted by age, gender, region, employment status, and political views.
