Must-Have Amenities in a Multi-Unit Complex

A strong sense of community is one of the core elements of workplace satisfaction because it brings people together around a shared purpose and mission. Connection is an innate human need that taps into the desire to feel respected, cared about and recognized by others.

Community isn’t just good for employees – it’s beneficial for employers, too. According to a study by Deloitte, a feeling of belonging in the workplace can lead to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk and a 75% decrease in sick days.

Multi-unit complexes with intentional, curated spaces help corporate tenants nurture a sense of workplace community among their employees.

Offering an exceptional dining experience sets your multi-unit complex apart, attracting organizations that make hiring and retaining top talent a priority. Food is a major differentiator for employees and, by extension, for the multi-unit complexes that their employers lease.

For one, healthy and accessible food options in the workplace improve productivity. Research shows that employees who eat together perform better together as a group.

On top of that, dining amenities are a significant value-added benefit for employees. Robert Half, one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., lists company-subsidized food as one of the top perks for employees — on par with other benefits like flexible work schedules and paid parental leave.

Physical spaces have a direct impact on how we think and feel. There’s a reason why big tech companies like Alphabet and Meta are renowned for including playful elements in their interior design to encourage creativity and collaboration in the workplace.

The same theory holds true in multi-unit complexes, too. The best ideas don’t always arise in a boardroom. Instead, innovation can be born around a patio firepit or after a food truck-style meal. Creativity fuels more creativity!

Gone are the days of siloed cubicles and dimly lit break rooms. Companies are increasingly using office spaces to reflect their culture, mission and values.

A multi-unit complex with amenities underpinned by principles like sustainability, diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing helps corporate tenants show commitment to those same values.

Spaces can be divided into two broad categories: passive and active. The former is static, a location that may or may not entice passersby to use. The latter is curated with active programming and intentionally managed to create an experience.

Actively managed spaces in the workplace are increasingly popular in an experience-hungry world. As consulting firm McKinsey & Co point out, organizations that “create personalized, authentic, and motivating experiences … strengthen individual, team, and company performance.”

That’s because engaged employees are happier, more productive and less likely to leave. A sense of belonging in the workplace is strengthened through employee experiences, boosting job performance and reducing the risk of employee turnover.

Multi-unit complexes that offer programming as part of the overall amenities package address a growing need for organizations seeking to better engage their employees and offer an immediate solution.

Organizations across industries are prioritizing the employee experience. A significant part of that comes from improved dining services, tailored programming and engaging spaces in the workplace for employees.

Doing so can be easier said than done, however. Organizations often face logistical and staffing issues when it comes to creating the kinds of experiences they’d like to offer – particularly smaller organizations with fewer employees.

Multi-unit complexes are uniquely positioned to help meet these needs for their corporate tenants by offering engaging and creative amenities that the organizations, on their own, would be unable to provide.

Exceptional workplace environments and experiences differentiate multi-unit complexes, acting as a huge competitive advantage in the commercial real estate industry. Amenities are one of the driving forces that fill occupancy rates.