Only 51% of part-time and full-time workers in the UK feel their employers provide support, resources or initiatives that improve their wellbeing, a new study from infinitSpace has revealed.

The flexible workspace operator commissioned an independent survey of 1,210 UK employees to uncover the relationship between staff and business leaders when it comes to their physical and mental wellbeing.

The research also found that over two-fifths (44%) of employees believe their bosses prioritise performance over health and wellbeing, while 39% feel their employers talk about prioritising employee wellbeing but fail to deliver meaningful support.

infinitSpace’s survey highlighted how this discontent is affecting employee retention. One in four (26%) respondents said they are considering changing jobs in 2025 due to the poor wellbeing support offered by their current workplace – this figure rises to 33% among those aged 18-34.

Wybo Wijnbergen, CEO of infinitSpace, said: “Over the past decade, there have been far more open, progressive conversations when it comes to the relationship to people’s wellbeing and their work. But it’s clear that there is still work for organisations to do."

“Our research shows that many employees still feel there is a need for meaningful change, most notably when it comes to employers backing up discussions around wellbeing with concrete action.

"And clearly, if organisations don’t act, it seems that the employees will, with a quarter thinking of moving jobs this year to find better wellbeing support."

“Employers, therefore, not only need to think long and hard about the strategies they have in place, but also how their choice of workplace can benefit their employees. We are seeing wellbeing facilities play an ever-greater role in organisations’ choice of workspace, and understandably so."

"By selecting the right workspace, employers can show their teams that they care about and are investing in their physical and mental wellbeing.”