Key findings

1. In the last few years, logistics and transport companies have found it much more difficult to recruit enough and qualified personnel.
2. Due to a declining margin, despite rising turnovers due to COVID-19, there is limited scope for attracting employees by offering higher salaries.
3. Investments in the workplace can also contribute to attracting and retaining employees.
4. The biggest difference in the workplace can be made by providing a healthy workplace, sports facilities and catering facilities.
5. Specifically, organisations should choose to invest in improved accessibility, an appealing cafeteria with a great menu, sports facilities, and measures to improve air quality (less dust) and the temperature to the extent feasible.
6. Most can be gained among employees in younger age groups. The younger target group can be reached by making improvements to the provisions. Particularly by offering free snacks and sports facilities.
7. Working in the logistics sector may become more appealing to young people if there are also good public transport connections.
8. The above-mentioned procedures require investments, but by involving your employee in the design of the workplace, satisfaction increases, which could lead to the retention of personnel. The following also applies: asking someone’s opinion is effective and free. 9After all real estate is not a magic cure, but it could help

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