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CBRE Publishes “Workplace for Well-being: How to Create a Healthy and Productive Workplace” White Paper

Report looks at how a workplace can foster employee well-being

September 8, 2022

CBRE (Japan headquarters: Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that it has collaborated with Panasonic Corporation’s Electric Works Company to develop a white paper titled, “Workplace for Well-being: How to Create a Healthy and Productive Workplace”, which was published today on “PROPERTY SEARCH”, CBRE’s commercial real estate portal site.

The COVID-19 pandemic has diversified working styles and corporate value systems, and has highlighted the importance of worker health and welfare. This is particularly evident in the field of workplace creation. It is now common understanding that a workplace environment contributes to the maintenance of employees’ physical, psychological, and social health well-being, and that these factors can have significant impact on individual and company performance.

Based on the 10 key concepts of the WELL Building Standards (office facilities: (1) Air, (2) Water, (3) Sound, (4) Light, (5) Materials, (6) Thermal Comfort; operational concepts: (7) Nourishment, (8) Movement, (9) Community, and (10) Mind), the white paper explains how to create workplaces that foster worker well-being, and provides practical examples that can be immediately implemented.


10 elements of employee well-being


Outline of the “Workplace for Well-being” white paper

  • What is well-being?
  • Why is well-being in the workplace necessary?
  • 10 elements for the realization of worker well-being
    • Office facilities:
      Air / Water / Sound / Light / Materials / Thermal Comfort
    • Operational concepts:
      Nourishment / Movement / Community / Mind
  • FAQ
    • What are the advantages of a workplace well-being strategy?
    • What kinds of companies can benefit from superior worker well-being?
    • How can returns on investment in worker well-being be measured?
    • Who are the stakeholders in well-being strategies?

Download the “Workplace for Well-being” white paper here (in Japanese only):
https://www.cbre-propertysearch.jp/article/20220902-workplace/

In conjunction with the publication of the white paper, CBRE and Panasonic are also releasing a series of webinar videos via CBRE’s official YouTube channel. Four videos will be released weekly, beginning today.

Release date

Title and speakers

Topic

1. September 9

“A data-driven approach to work styles and offices that promote worker well-being”

Toshiyasu Toya (CBRE)

The implementation of remote working practices has led to an increased diversification of working styles in recent years. Future offices will be required to contribute to the maintenance of not only physical health, but also employees’ mental and social well-being. But why is well-being so important to the future of the office? This webinar explains in a clear and understandable way the reasons for the importance of worker well-being, based on scientific data obtained from rigorous surveys.

2. September 12

“The seven steps for the creation of a workplace that promotes physical and mental health”

Yoshifumi Murakami (Panasonic)

Many companies are keen to improve their office environment, but are unsure what should be taken into consideration, and what practical steps need to be taken. Using Panasonic’s next-gen live office, “worXlab,” as a concrete example, this webinar explains the seven steps necessary for the creation of an office environment that contributes to the well-being of its workers.

3. September 19

“The close relationship between productivity and well-being, as seen in SAP Japan’s office relocation”

Ryosuke Urita (SAP Japan)
Chinatsu Kaneko (CBRE)
Mizuki Ueda (Panasonic)

With the pandemic serving as a catalyst for change, SAP Japan implemented a range of work style reforms, in preparation for their new offices in September 2022. Based on years of survey results proving conclusively that the physical and psychological well-being of employees contributes positively to overall company performance, their new workplace has been designed with a specific focus on worker engagement. Those involved in the process explain the challenges they faced, and discuss the role of the office and the stance organizations must adopt amid the pandemic.

4. September 26

“The creation of a worker-friendly flat organizational structure and the importance of the office, as seen by Hokkoku Bank”

Satoshi Ikeda (Hokkoku Bank)
Fumiko Kobayashi (Panasonic)
Chinatsu Kaneko (CBRE)

recent years as a modern, paperless organization which allows remote working, has eliminated overtime, and has facilitated open and frank communication between all employees, from the president to its newest recruits. One of the key catalysts for this transformation was a consideration of office environment. In this webinar, Satoshi Ikeda of Hokkoku Bank discusses what had to be considered in order to create a flat organizational structure, and the role of the company in realizing employee well-being.

For inquiries about CBRE's services related to well-being and workplace practices
Chinatsu Kaneko
Senior Director, Workplace Strategy, CBRE K.K.
Tel. +080-9804-5533
[email protected]

CBRE Workplace Strategy
With deep expertise in Workplace Strategy, Experience Consulting, Change Management and Occupancy Management, we help our clients identify opportunities to reduce and/or reallocate their costs, more effectively manage their resources, improve employee engagement, and make decisions faster.

What is PROPERTY SEARCH?
Operated by CBRE, PROPERTY SEARCH is one of Japan’s largest business-specific real estate portal sites. From listings for properties (rental offices, rental warehouses, rental store space, real estate sales) to nationwide market information and a variety of real estate knowhow, it provides information for all players in the property market.
Properties listed: 16,711 (as of September 5th, 2022)
Total cumulative membership list: 2,961 (as of September 5th, 2022)


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