Approximately 40% of People Have Been Bothered by the 'Oldness' of Their Workplace. The Top Concern is 'Restrooms, Washrooms, and Break Rooms.'

■ Does the 'age' of the workplace affect employee motivation? When the building and facilities of the workplace you go to every day are old, do you ever find your mood dropping unexpectedly? The deterioration of workplaces, such as toilets, air conditioning, and interiors, is easily noticeable. To what extent does the age of such an environment affect the motivation of workers? Therefore, this time, in collaboration with RENOXIA, which handles BtoB renovation projects, we conducted a survey on 'Work Environment and Motivation' targeting 718 men and women nationwide who answered in a preliminary survey that they have 'work experience.' *When quoting the contents of this press release, please do the following: - State that the source is a 'survey by NEXER Inc. and RENOXIA.' - Include a link to RENOXIA (https://www.renoxia.com/). 'Survey on Work Environment and Motivation' Overview Survey Method: Online questionnaire Survey Period: May 7, 2026 - May 14, 2026 Survey Target: Men and women nationwide who answered 'have work experience' in a preliminary survey Valid Responses: 718 samples Question Contents: Q1: Have you ever been bothered by the 'age' of the building or facilities at a workplace (factory, warehouse, office, store, building, etc.) where you currently or have previously worked? Q2: In what aspects of your workplace did you feel 'age' or 'deterioration'? (Multiple selections allowed) Q3: Have you ever felt that the deterioration of your workplace's building or facilities affected your work motivation or productivity? Q4: What specific effects did it have? (Multiple selections allowed) Q5: To what extent do you prioritize the condition of the workplace building and facilities when choosing a job or changing jobs? Q6: Please tell us the reason for your answer. Q7: What effects do you think a company can achieve by improving the workplace environment (building/facilities)? (Multiple selections allowed) *As a general rule, figures are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not add up to 100%. ■ 39.8% have experienced being bothered by the 'age' of their workplace First, we asked if they had ever been bothered by the 'age' of the building or facilities at their workplaces. The results showed that 9.9% were 'frequently bothered' and 29.9% were 'occasionally bothered,' meaning a total of 39.8% have been conscious of their workplace's age. On the other hand, 29.4% were 'not very bothered,' and 30.8% were 'not bothered at all.' This calculates to about 40% being concerned about workplace deterioration in some form. Considering the length of time spent at work, this is by no means a small percentage. ■ 38.2% chose 'restrooms, washrooms, break rooms, and other water-related facilities' as a point of aging Next, we asked in what aspects of their workplace they felt 'age' or 'deterioration.' The most common answer was 'restrooms, washrooms, break rooms, and other water-related facilities' at 38.2%. This was followed by 'deterioration of interior (floors, walls, ceilings)' at 35.1%, 'dirt and cracks on the exterior/outer walls' at 34.1%, and 'malfunctioning air conditioning (too hot/cold, poor ventilation)' at 27.3%. It seems that the deterioration of water-related facilities used daily and the interior/exterior that are constantly in view are easily noticed by many people. ■ 25.4% answered that workplace deterioration 'affected' their motivation and productivity Next, we asked if they had ever felt that the deterioration of their workplace's building or facilities affected their work motivation or productivity. The results showed that 4.0% felt 'greatly affected' and 21.4% felt 'somewhat affected,' totaling 25.4% who have experienced the effects of deterioration. 41.8% felt 'not much effect,' and 32.7% felt 'no effect at all.' This result means that one in four workers feels that the age of their workplace has affected their motivation and work performance. The aspect of space and facilities influencing feelings and work quality may be larger than imagined. ■ 37.2% cited 'decreased work motivation' as a specific effect Next, we asked those who felt an effect about the specific impacts. The most common answer was 'decreased work motivation' at 37.2%. This was followed by 'felt uneasy about safety' at 32.8%, 'could not maintain concentration' at 29.5%, and 'decreased work efficiency/productivity' at 27.3%. It is striking that concerns about safety account for a high percentage alongside decreased motivation. The deterioration of buildings and machinery seems to affect not just the appearance but the very sense of security of the workers. ■ 48.0% 'prioritize' the condition of the workplace building/facilities when choosing a job/changing jobs Next, we asked to what extent they prioritize the condition of the workplace building and facilities when choosing a job or changing jobs. The results showed that 8.2% 'highly prioritize' it and 39.8% 'somewhat prioritize' it, totaling 48.0% who prioritize the condition of the workplace building and facilities. 35.0% 'do not prioritize it much,' and 17.0% 'do not prioritize it at all.' It seems that the condition of the building and facilities is an element that cannot be ignored for about half of the people when choosing a place to work. We asked for the reasons for each answer, and here are some of them. Reasons for 'prioritizing': - I want to work in a healthy environment. (Male, 20s) - Because I won't be able to go to the toilet even if I want to. (Female, 40s) - Thinking about earthquakes. (Female, 40s) - It's hot recently due to global warming, so I don't want to get sick at work. (Male, 60s) - If it's not clean, my mood drops, and I don't feel like going to the company. (Female, 30s) - A company that doesn't improve such things won't grow in the future. (Male, 30s) Reasons for 'not prioritizing': - Human relationships and salary are more important than buildings and facilities. (Male, 40s) - I don't particularly mind unless it's a building so old it might collapse in a major earthquake. (Female, 40s) - I don't notice it when I'm focused on work. (Male, 20s) - Because it doesn't hinder my work. (Female, 40s) - I don't mind as long as I get paid properly. (Male, 40s) Looking at the reasons, the 'prioritizing' group tends to cite reasons related to health, safety, and motivation. On the other hand, the 'not prioritizing' group shows a stance of prioritizing other conditions such as job content, salary, and human relationships. It is clear that the criteria for choosing a workplace vary greatly from person to person. ■ 52.5% chose 'improved employee motivation' as an effect of improving the workplace environment Finally, we asked what effects they think a company can achieve by improving the workplace environment (building/facilities). The most common answer was 'improved employee motivation' at 52.5%. This was followed by 'enhanced safety and disaster preparedness' at 45.1%, 'improved productivity and operational efficiency' at 38.7%, and 'energy saving/cost reduction' at 30.6%. It is clear that more than half of the people believe that improving the workplace environment directly leads to improved motivation. Investment in buildings and facilities seems to be perceived not just as a repair cost but as something that brings multifaceted benefits to both people and the company. ■ Summary This survey revealed that about 40% of workers have been bothered by the 'age' of their workplace, and one in four has felt their motivation and productivity affected by deterioration. Furthermore, nearly half of the people prioritize the condition of the building and facilities when choosing a job or changing jobs. The enrichment of the workplace environment can be said to be an important factor related not only to the ease of work for employees but also to talent acquisition. Improving the workplace environment leads to improved employee motivation and productivity, as well as ensuring safety and enhancing the corporate image. To create an environment where workers can demonstrate their abilities with peace of mind, why not consider renovating or repairing aging buildings and facilities? - State that the source is a 'survey by NEXER Inc. and RENOXIA.' - Include a link to RENOXIA (https://www.renoxia.com/). [About RENOXIA] Company Name: Showa Kogyo Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Iki Yokota Tokyo Head Office: SHOWA Corporate Bldg. 6F, 5-13-7 Aoi, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 121-0012 Phone: 03-5888-7557 [About NEXER Inc.] Head Office: Rise Arena Bldg. 11F, 4-5-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 Representative Director: Yuya Miyata URL: https://www.nexer.co.jp Business Content: SEO, Web Branding, Web Advertising, Site Production, Media