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Annual Workplace Survey | Staples®

See what matters most to your workforce.

Get insights into the next big trends in business with the Staples® Workplace Survey.

Each year, we survey thousands of workers across the U.S. to inform businesses of all sizes on how everyday factors affect their employees. Take a look at what real people are saying about their workplace and what’s most important to them.

This year’s highlights

  • 90%of employees believe more flexible work arrangements and schedules will increase morale.

  • 67%of employees would consider leaving their job if their work arrangements became less flexible.

  • 41%of employees would take a 10 percent pay cut for company that cares more about their health and wellness.

  • 78%of employees believe their employers have a responsibility to help them stay mentally and physically well.

A closer look at the data

Above all, the modern–day employee values choice, wellness and work–life integration in the workplace. Unfortunately, it’s clear from the results of this year’s Workplace Survey that organizations aren’t meeting employee expectations. Workers are increasingly resisting the one–size–fits–all mentality — and the distractions that come with it. Review the findings to see where employers most often miss the mark.

The latest findings

2019 Full Report

More than ever, employees crave work–life integration. Does your workplace deliver?

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INFOGRAPHIC:
DEFINING THE MODERN WORKPLACE

See why today’s employees say people and culture define their workplace, not products.

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FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

Two–thirds of employees would consider leaving their job if their work arrangements became less flexible. Are your policies helping or hurting retention?

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PREVIOUS FINDINGS

  • 2017 Full Report

    Employees’ relationships with their workplaces are changing rapidly. Is your company prepared for the way your staff wants to work?

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  • Infographic: What employees want

    See what’s at the top of employees’ list when it comes to their office environment.

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  • Working Remotely — The new normal

    In fact, only 32% of employees spend all their time working in the office. Is your company keeping up?

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  • 2016 Full Report

    What affects the way you work? We surveyed workers to gain insights about their productivity habits, work/life balance, job loyalty, engagement and more.

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  • Infographic: Generations Reveal Their Workplace Preferences

    With as many as five generations working in a typical office today, meeting all of their needs can be a challenge.

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  • What’s the State of the Workplace?

    Last year, the Workplace Survey found that workers were burned out and overworked. Check out what this year’s survey uncovered.

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  • 5 Generations, 1 Workplace. Making It Work.

    With five generations active in the workplace, creating an environment that meets all of their needs can be a challenge. It all starts with the right plan.

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  • The Overworked Workforce.

    50% of employees surveyed say they put in more than 40 hours each week and still can’t catch up. So how do you keep your team happy and motivated? Here are four ways.

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  • American Workers Face Love/Hate Relationship with the Office

    As longer hours become the norm just to keep up, workers look to wellness programs, technology, break time and office design to keep them going.

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  • 2015 Full Report

    What affects the way you work? We surveyed workers to gain insights about their productivity habits, work/life balance, job loyalty, engagement and more.

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  • Employee Satisfaction:
    How Does Your Organization Stack Up?

    As employers become increasingly more concerned with employee motivation and engagement, it’s important to know what’s driving productivity.

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  • The Key to Workplace Happiness

    Despite the high number of people experiencing burnout, many workers say they are happy and motivated. Here are 8 insights why.

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  • How Do Millennials Work?

    From job loyalty to workplace flexibility, millennials have their own unique way of approaching their careers and jobs.

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  • Six Ways to Attract and Retain Millennials

    Attracting and retaining employees is a higher priority for businesses than ever. Here are 6 unexpected ways to bring on new talent.

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About Survey

The 2019 Staples Workplace Survey was conducted by KRC Research on behalf of Staples in October 2018. Respondents consisted of 1,001 office workers in the U.S. and Canada.