EDGE Headquarters world’s first to receive highest Certification for Wellbeing

The EDGE Headquarters

The EDGE Headquarters is a true representation of the ambitions of EDGE across the different categories of building performance and supports people in their health andwellbeing. Materials and furniture used throughout the office have been carefully selected to meet the strict VOC requirements of WELL and EDGE’s own sustainability ambitions, regarding circularity and keeping a low carbon footprint. To enhance the wellbeing of employees, the office floor was designed with different needs-based purposes in mind: creating workspaces that support both various meeting-types, and solitary work through closed-office spaces, acoustic and visual privacy screens, a no-call library, and phone booths. HR policies and employee benefits have been matched to the wellbeing requirements, including stress-reduction programs and limited availability times for employees, during which they are discouraged to answer the phone.

Healthy working is integrated and optimised with ergonomic workspaces, comprised of sit-stand tables and adjustable chairs and screens. Healthy and organic, responsibly sourced, food is available for employees, including alternative non-dairy products and nutrient information. Physical activity is stimulated via the in-house gym, company bikes, open staircase, and walking-meeting suggestions. In order to monitor their health status, employees can join free, annual health checks, including personal guidance and follow-up advice.

Within the building, employees can find calm environmentsand restorative spaces.Ameditation room and an abundance of various plants both reassureand contribute to their sense of wellbeing. In addition, employees bi-weekly massage sessions or recharge with a power nap in the hammock. All workplaces are brightly lit with natural daylight shining through glass facades, glass atriums, and a minimum of 500 lux ceiling lighting. Adjustable circadian lamps support the spaces where less daylight is present. A smart digital infrastructure gives employees full personal control over their environment,  allowing them to easily adjust workplace conditions, such as temperature and lighting, according to their personal preferences. Alongside constant environmental monitoring viasensors to regulatethe indoor climate performance, annual employee satisfaction surveys enable EDGE to continuously optimise all of  the health and wellbeing measures available within the office.