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The workplace directly affects employees' everyday wellbeing. Faced with challenges around talent retention and performance, companies are looking for practical levers to improve the key QVT factors for their teams.
This guide details the 6 key QVT factors identified by ANACT and offers practical actions for implementing them effectively. Based on official frameworks and enriched by Work With Island's experience helping more than 4,000 clients improve their workspaces.
Quality of work life refers to the conditions in which employees do their work and their ability to express themselves and act on its content. ANACT specifies that QVCT (Quality of Life and Working Conditions) covers working conditions, employee wellbeing and company performance.
This holistic approach recognises the interconnection between the workplace, the organisation and business results. Companies that invest in QVT see measurable improvements across several key indicators.
A structured QVT approach generates concrete, measurable benefits. Studies show that a methodical approach allows for a significant reduction in absenteeism and a notable improvement in productivity.
The impact on employer brand is also significant. In the context of the war for talent, companies that offer a quality workplace attract and retain employees more easily. Turnover rates fall noticeably, reducing recruitment and training costs.
The first factor covers autonomy, task variety and the meaning given to the work. Employees need latitude in how they organise their tasks and need to understand how they contribute to the company's goals.
Concrete example: Decathlon set up a job-rotation system that lets employees try different roles within the company, enriching their professional experience and building their versatility.
This factor covers workspaces, noise, workstation ergonomics and team organisation. Many employees in open-plan offices complain about noise, making acoustics a major issue.
The workplace directly affects focus, creativity and team wellbeing. Companies that neglect this aspect see lower productivity and higher stress.
Participative management fosters collaboration and maintains a harmonious social climate. Managers play a key role in the quality of interprofessional relationships and communication within teams.
Communication tools and spaces dedicated to informal exchange help build social bonds and prevent isolation, particularly in hybrid organisations.
Equality between men and women, inclusion and diversity are fundamental pillars of QVT. Companies put tracking indicators and corrective actions in place to guarantee equal treatment.
This dimension strengthens the sense of belonging and team cohesion, elements essential to collective performance.
Training, career progression and recognition of skills motivate employees and maintain their engagement. Personalised development plans align individual aspirations with the company's needs.
Investing in talent development is a lever for retaining and attracting the best profiles.
Remote work, flexible hours and employee services make it easier to balance work and personal life. Decompression and private spaces let employees catch their breath between meetings.
A QVT diagnosis starts by listening to employees through anonymous surveys, individual interviews and working groups. These tools help identify what's working and the priority areas for improvement.
Quantitative indicators like absenteeism and turnover rates complement this qualitative approach. Cross-analysing this data reveals the correlations between working conditions and performance.
Auditing spaces includes acoustic measurements, assessing workstation ergonomics and analysing foot traffic. This objective analysis often reveals problems that are invisible day to day.
As Jérôme Bourdon, co-founder of WiiSmile, explains: "What our employees told us: noise is wearing and tiring. They need moments to recharge, to settle down and step away. The pod lets you step away completely, into a zero-decibel atmosphere."
The impact/effort matrix helps prioritise actions based on ease of implementation and expected benefit. Co-designing this with teams guarantees buy-in for the solutions chosen.
Setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) makes it possible to track progress and adjust the strategy if needed.
The success of a company's QVT approach relies on involving every stakeholder. The works council (CSE), management and employee representatives need to be involved from the design phase.
Training managers on QVT issues is essential. They become the link between the approach and their teams, and ensure consistency in actions on the ground.
A pilot approach lets you test solutions before a full rollout. Acoustic solutions like soundproof pods effectively address noise problems in open-plan offices.
Measuring impact in real time guides the necessary adjustments. This test-and-learn method optimises investments and maximises benefits for employees.
Building QVT into HR processes guarantees the approach lasts. QVT criteria can be built into manager evaluations and fit-out decisions.
Regular communication on progress keeps teams engaged. Success stories and employee testimonials strengthen the credibility of the approach.
Indicative timeline:
A significant share of employees in open-plan offices deal with daily noise disturbance. This noise pollution generates stress, fatigue and lower focus. It takes a considerable amount of time to regain focus after a noise interruption.
"Noise is wearing and tiring. Employees need moments to recharge, to settle down and step away," confirms Jérôme Bourdon of WiiSmile, a Work With Island client.
Acoustic pods offer an immediate solution to noise problems. With up to 31.1 dB of noise reduction, they create focus and privacy spaces that are essential for wellbeing.
These solutions take pressure off meeting rooms while offering flexible spaces suited to hybrid work. Installation with no construction work makes it easy to deploy them in any type of environment.
Natural light, temperature and workstation ergonomics also affect comfort at work. Relaxation and collaboration spaces support informal exchange and creativity.
A comprehensive approach to the workplace maximises the impact on employee wellbeing and company performance.
Tracking QVT indicators makes it possible to objectively assess progress. Absenteeism rate, turnover and eNPS (employee Net Promoter Score) are reliable metrics for measuring engagement.
Productivity and the quality of work produced round out this set of indicators. Analysing this data reveals the correlations between QVT actions and business performance.
Satisfaction surveys and the social barometer capture how employees perceive things. These qualitative tools add nuance and context to the quantitative trends observed.
Manager feedback and on-the-ground observations enrich this analysis. Triangulating sources ensures the diagnosis is reliable.
Regularly reviewing indicators allows for adjusting the strategy in real time. Dedicated working groups make it easier to adapt to organisational changes and new needs.
This continuous-improvement approach sustains momentum and team engagement over time.
Key indicators to track:
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Our B Corp certification since 2025 reflects our responsible commitment. With more than 4,000 clients, including Engie, Decathlon and LVMH, we've developed recognised expertise in improving workspaces. Installation in 1 hour with no construction work, and a demountable design, make it easy to adapt as your organisation evolves.
From the acoustic audit to installation, we support you in concretely improving your workplace. Our pods fit perfectly into a broader QVT approach, meeting your employees' needs for focus, privacy and wellbeing.
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The 6 factors, according to ANACT, are: job content, the environment and work organisation, workplace relationships, workplace equality, professional development, and work-life balance. Each factor requires specific, measurable actions.
Use quantitative indicators (absenteeism, turnover, eNPS) and qualitative ones (satisfaction surveys, social barometer). ANACT recommends regular tracking with dedicated working groups to adjust actions.
The works council is consulted on QVT direction and has a right to raise alerts. It takes part in the diagnosis, defining actions and tracking indicators. Its involvement is essential to the success of the approach.
Follow 4 steps: participative diagnosis, defining priorities with stakeholders, trialling pilot solutions, then rollout and sustaining it. Plan for several months for the first complete phase.
A structured QVT approach generates a significant reduction in absenteeism, improves productivity and strengthens employer brand for attracting and retaining talent.
Several solutions exist: acoustic fit-out, soundproof pods, dedicated focus spaces. Work With Island's acoustic pods offer an immediate solution with up to 31.1 dB of noise reduction, certified ISO 23351-1 Class A, with no construction work.