In today’s competitive and people-driven economy, the workplace is no longer just a physical location; it is a strategic asset. Organisations that prioritise employee health, wellbeing, and performance are gaining a measurable advantage. This is where the WELL Building Standard, developed by the International WELL Building Institute, plays a transformative role.
For today’s organisations, adopting WELL is not just a milestone or a check box to cross; it’s a commitment to creating and maintaining spaces where employees can truly thrive.
By focusing on air quality, lighting, thermal comfort, movement, nourishment, and mental well-being, WELL-certified offices are designed and operated to support human performance actively.
- 90% of our time is spent indoors. The quality of our buildings directly affects our mood, focus, and productivity.
- Employers spend 92% of their annual operating costs on people. Even small improvements in performance, engagement, or retention can generate meaningful financial returns.
- 80% of employees reported that their new WELL office enabled them to be more productive.
- 77% of employees said their workplace fostered more collaboration and socialization; a 28% increase compared to their previous office environment.
These results demonstrate that WELL certification isn’t just a badge gathering dust on your shelf, but a structured and practical set of solutions that targets the most important asset in the company: your employees.
Strategic Benefits for Employers
Attract and Retain Talent
Employees increasingly seek workplaces that prioritise well-being and purpose. A health-focused office sends a clear message: people matter.
Strengthen Brand and Market Position
Leadership in health and innovation builds brand equity with employees, clients, and investors alike.
Maximise Employee Performance
Improved indoor environmental quality contributes to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and higher job satisfaction and engagement.
Visit our Offices & Commercial Real Estate page to find out how Airscan improves environmental quality for offices.
A Competitive Advantage for the Future of Work
Employee satisfaction, talent attraction, and effective human resource management are becoming increasingly critical in the context of rising absenteeism in Belgium. With one in seven workers having been absent for at least one month due to illness and absenteeism continuing to increase over the past three years, the impact on organisations is both operational and financial.
In 2025, Securex reported that a company with 100 employees incurs, on average, €150,000 per year in costs related to absenteeism, a figure that highlights the significant economic burden on employers. However, beyond direct financial implications, the broader effects on team dynamics, productivity, knowledge retention, and workplace culture are even more difficult to quantify.
While not all consequences can be expressed in monetary terms, investing in employee well-being, prevention strategies, and proactive workforce management remains essential for sustainable organisational performance.
Visit our Green Building Projects page to understand how we deliver WELL for offices.
