The study surveyed 1,000 people in employment, asking them about their workplace eating habits and fitness goals. Two-thirds of employed Britons (65%) say that they are more focused on health and nutrition than they were five years ago.
Employees reported that they are often offered snacks such as sweets (48%), biscuits (46%), and chocolate bars (42%). Less employees have been offered healthier alternatives like seeds (4%) and office staples like fruit (37%) are offered less frequently.
Over a third of workers (39%) – the equivalent of around 13 million people - say they’d be more likely to attend the office if their employer offered free nutritious snacks. Over half of millennials (58%) sais they’d attend the office more for nutritious freebies.
Matt Ephgrave, managing director of Just Eat for Business, said: “Today’s workforce is increasingly conscious of the link between what they eat and how they feel, with healthier choices seen as a way to boost energy, productivity and overall wellbeing.
“In the past, savoury snacks and sweet treats may have been the norm when providing ‘work perks’ for employees, but workplaces are now considering different cuisines to cater to the growing portion of the workforce who are making varied choices.
“Beyond the direct benefits of improved morale and productivity, thoughtful workplace snacks and meals can support wider goals: fostering social interaction, encouraging employees to spend more time on site, and demonstrating values that could help to attract and retain talent. In short, investing in workplace nutrition is an investment in people – and that’s an investment that pays dividends for everyone.”