The 2008 Workplace Survey - Gensler

finding THREE
EFFECTIVE
WORKPLACE DESIGN
DIRECTLY CORRELATES
TO BETTER BUSINESS
PERFORMANCE.
Using Gensler’s Workplace Performance Index SM (WPI) measurement and analysis
tool for work environments, we assessed the relationships between work modes,
workplace effectiveness and key business performance metrics. Our evaluation
asked these questions:
Q: Top-performing companies work differently and have more effective
workplaces—are they also the most financially successful? How well
do they perform on other business metrics?
Q: Do even average companies with higher workplace effectiveness ratings
perform better?
The results show that as a company’s WPI rises, their scores on multiple business
metrics also rise, including profit, market position, innovation capabilities, employee
engagement and brand. For profit alone, the higher WPI scores of top-performing
companies translated to 7 to 14-point higher profits across all industries.
Market Leadership
Employee Engagement
Work/Life Balance
Profit
Innovation
Attracts + retains talent
Corporate Responsibility
strong brand
values people
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