The Staples Business Advantage Workplace Index 2016 found that 70% of U.S. office workers and managers work 40+ hours per week, not to get ahead but to catch up on work. 65% say their workplace contributes to stress, and 50% seek new jobs as a result. The report provides tips for employers to create inspiring work environments through office design that increases productivity and creativity, wellness programs, up-to-date technology, and flexible schedules to help avoid burnout.

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The second annual Staples Business Advantage
Workplace Index is a look at the state of the
workplace to help employers meet their recruitment,
retention and engagement goals.

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Setting the scene: 70
percent of U.S. office
workers and managers
are putting in 40+ hours
each week.

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Employees are working
these extra hours not to get
ahead, but to catch up on
work they couldn’t tackle
during the traditional 8-hour
workday.

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65 percent of respondents
say that their workplace
has contributed to their
stress levels.

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This stress and burnout is causing
50 percent of employees to seek
out new job opportunities.

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So what do employees
need to combat the
realities of today’s
workplace, and what can
business decision makers
do about it?

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A happy and productive
employee starts in the office.

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Here are four tips to provide an
inspiring and motivating office
environment.

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1. Office space is an important
aspect of employee wellness
and productivity.

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Designing with purpose can
increase productivity (61
percent) and creativity (46
percent).

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2. 62 percent of respondents say
that a wellness program (think
fresh foods, onsite gyms, and
other perks) is a selling point
when looking for a new job…

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…but only 36 percent say their
workplace offers one.

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3. 3 out of 4 employees say their
employer does not provide them with
the latest technology to help them
do their job more efficiently.

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Even employees who report being
productive at work agree that with the
right technology, they could do more.

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4. Telecommuting and flex time is
a major factor when considering
job opportunities, and 65 percent
of respondents say having a more
flexible schedule could help them
avoid burnout.

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Telecommuting and flex time increase job
satisfaction and wellness by improving work-
life balance. 69 percent of employees indicate
they would not be happy if they did not have
access to these perks.

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For more information on the Staples Business Advantage
Workplace Index 2016 findings,
visit staplesadvantage.com/sites/workplace-index.