At Winnersh Triangle, we put our occupiers at the heart of our business. Frasers Property do regular research with our occupiers at Winnersh Triangle. The latest research was to find out how they were feeling as Covid-19 restrictions eased and offices started to adapt to a new normal. They were keen to see how people felt about returning to work, find out about any new working patterns and if occupiers were keen to get back to the office.
Reasons to return to Winnersh Triangle
The top reasons for returning to work at Winnersh Triangle were socialising with nearly half (48%) of all respondents citing that this was a key factor in wanting to return. 41% wanting to be able to collaborate and attend in-person meetings again. With The Exchange co-working space as the perfect place for collaboration, it certainly beats trying to get creative on a conference call at the kitchen table!
A great benchmark incorporated in the research was to find out how the business park is doing is whether occupiers would recommend Winnersh Triangle as a workplace to others. Over a third of people (33%) scored an impressive 10 out 10 and in total 67% would recommend the business park at over 8 out of 10.
Work patterns
43% of people expected to return to the office five days a week, compared to 26% when they were surveyed in May 2021. Three-quarters (73%) expect their work pattern to continue as they have been previously, with one-fifth (21%) likely to be back onsite more frequently, which fits with the increase in people wanting to socialise. Our onsite amenities are a key part of the business park and with four cafes, outdoor walking trails, green public space, health-promoting events, a state-of-the-art gym facility MOVE HQ, astroturf pitch and a wellness hub for a host of fitness classes, it’s no wonder people are keen to get back to the business park.
Sustainability
Sustainability and biodiversity is at the heart of Winnersh Triangle. Last year we planted over 7000 new bulbs, installed five new bug hotels, four beehives and planted a new native planting area and installed two new bat boxes. In 2021 the business park received a two-star Fitwel accreditation which assesses all site outdoor and communal areas accessible by all occupiers, something in abundance at Winnersh Triangle, which is another great reason for people to return.
Rupert Batho, Commercial Director at Frasers Property UK, commented: “Last year was a transformational one for Winnersh Triangle. We adopted a counter cyclical approach to invest within our estate during the pandemic and our commitment for inspiring experiences and creating places for good is paying dividends. This is shown in the occupier survey with people returning to Winnersh Triangle.”
