Occupant Wellbeing Is A Hot Theme But There’s Little Evidence It Can Become A Real Driver Of Revenues

15 May, 2017

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Executive Summary

In recent years, the importance of wellbeing in the workplace has received growing recognition among employers and building solution providers, as a growing number of studies suggest improved wellbeing in the workplace can result in greater productivity. However, are firms willing to pay extra for it? This report will inform the decisions of C-level executives at software management, facilities management and real estate services on market opportunities and challenges in providing wellbeing as a solution. Whilst offering services to improve the workplace for occupant wellbeing is an important value-add for building solution providers, lack of evidence linking wellbeing with financial metrics is going to be the biggest challenge to providers selling wellbeing as a standalone solution. 
Occupant Wellbeing Is A Hot Theme But There’s Little Evidence It Can Become A Real Driver Of Revenues
Occupant Wellbeing Is Becoming A Focal Point For Building Solution Providers 
Solution Providers Need Flexible Models To Capture Pockets Of Value And Meet Varying Customer Expectations   
Figure 1. Key Physical And Functional Variables That Shape Wellbeing In The Workplace
Figure 2. Various Technologies Used To Support Occupant Wellbeing

About the Author

Annie Göransson

Annie Göransson

Analyst

Annie is an Analyst in the Environmental Health and Safety Practice and works in the London office. Her research expertise covers EH&S Services and Information Management....

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