JLL’s Sydney HQ awarded coveted wellness rating

SYDNEY, 11 March 2024 – The Sydney headquarters of global property services firm JLL has achieved the highest level of recognition awarded by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for exceptional workplace wellness.

The WELL Platinum rating for JLL‘s three floor office tenancy at 180 George Street, was achieved after a rigorous certification process that evaluated the space’s performance based on the IWBI's WELL Building Standard.

Developed over 10 years and backed by the latest scientific research, the WELL building standard applies the science of how physical and social environments affect human health, wellbeing and performance to the building’s design and operation.

According to IWBI, leading corporates use WELL as their evidence-based roadmap to enhance employee productivity, attract and retain top talent, and to demonstrate leadership and strengthen ESG performance.

JLL’s NSW Managing Director, Andrew Ballantyne, said the award was very pleasing.

“This is such a great achievement for all of those people who have put their time into ensuring that not only does JLL top the list of global real estate service providers, we are also at the top of the list in ensuring our working environment provides the best, healthiest and most productive conditions for our people.

“JLL is a service firm, and we believe that our people are a source of a sustainable competitive advantage. Only when you provide the best environment for your people can you realistically expect the highest quality outcomes for our clients.”

Located within Sydney Place’s Salesforce Tower, the space was designed and delivered by JLL’s in-house teams of Workplace Strategy and Interior Workspace Design, JLL’s Project Management business and JLL’s Energy & Sustainability Services team, with a brief to provide a fit-for-purpose workspace that supported best work practices and wellbeing for JLL’s people.

It includes the latest workspace technology and incorporates a variety of wellness features and amenities, including ergonomic workstations, sit-to-stand desks, flexible seating arrangements, natural light-filled spaces, green walls, a premium media suite and a dedicated wellness room.

“Our 180 George Street tenancy is the benchmark for what can be achieved in workplace design, implementation, and operation. Our people have responded positively to the environment with high engagement scores and lower employee turnover.

Dan Kernaghan, JLL’s CEO, Australia & New Zealand, said the award was the culmination of years of planning.

“The WELL award is something we hold in very high regard and are very proud of,” he said. “It reflects a sustained effort across the organisation to show each and every staff member, and indeed prospective staff members, that we care deeply about the environment in which they work.

“If people recognise that they are respected in that way, then that is ultimately reflected in their love of their work and the quality of their work. You cannot expect to recruit and retain the best people if you do not show them that they are valued.

“Ultimately, it is also about delivering premium services to our clients and the WELL award reflects our desire and commitment to continue to do just that.”