In a labour market under increasing pressure and tension, more and more employees feel that their work goes unnoticed, a situation that can fuel demotivation and distance from colleagues and managers. More than 58% of employees feel they do invisible work, unacknowledged by colleagues and managers, yet nearly 80% say that in-office interactions contribute, to varying degrees, to making their work more visible and helping them feel more appreciated by their peers and managers, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property in October 2025 on a nationally representative sample of 1,025 respondents.

From several perspectives, the office plays a key role in this equation, with more than 36% of respondents saying it helps them better separate their personal and professional lives. In addition, over 35% say that being in the office helps them stay up to date with what is happening at work and keep pace with day-to-day changes. When working remotely, more than 28% say they struggle to maintain a clear boundary between work and personal life, while 26% report that they end up doing more invisible work than they do at the office and often work overtime because of these unseen tasks.

“Being in the office is no longer just about ticking off tasks, but about being seen, heard, and part of a living community, a place where work takes on a human face and people recognize one another beyond screens and deadlines. At a time when more and more employees feel they are fading into their roles, small gestures, a “thank you,” a sincere question, a two-minute conversation, become the anchors that hold teams together. Because, in the end, what truly motivates us is not perfection, but the feeling that our work genuinely matters to someone”, said Elena Panait, Head of Leasing & ComYunitY, Genesis Property.

When working from the office, more than 39% say they have better access to information and informal opportunities (conversations, ad-hoc decisions), over 38% value the faster feedback, and more than a quarter see it as a good opportunity to build a closer relationship with their managers. More than 54% say that the main advantage of being in the office is faster, clearer communication with colleagues and managers, while nearly 28% appreciate the more efficient collaboration and the more visible progress in ongoing projects.

The facilities and services that should be integrated into office campuses are a highly important topic, especially when it comes to creating a pleasant and relaxing work atmosphere. More than 47% of respondents said that relaxation areas are the most valued in this regard, followed by training programs and professional courses (27.3%), and by extensive green spaces and specially designed walking areas (25.2%).

YUNITY Park, the office campus developed by Liviu Tudor, founder of Genesis Property, was designed as a space that reflects today’s work rhythms and the increasingly diverse expectations of employees. Created to anticipate how people will work and live in the years ahead, the campus integrates extensive green areas, indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces, and facilities dedicated to wellbeing at the office. The project is now in its third phase of development, supported by a total investment of 50 million euros.

The survey, conducted by Genesis Property, examined how office life unfolds in the current socio-economic context and how employees perceive the role of the workplace. The survey was carried out in October 2025, nationwide, through the iVox platform, on a total sample of 1,025 internet users in Romania. Almost 47% of participants are women, and more than 53% have a net monthly income of at least 5,000 lei.

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About Genesis Property

Genesis Property is one of the leading developers and operators of Class A office buildings in Romania, with over 20 years of experience in the real estate market. The company owns and manages two of Bucharest’s largest business campuses – YUNITY Park and West Gate Business District – totaling over 150,000 sqm of GLA and hosting companies such as HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Accenture, Ericsson, Garanti BBVA, Infineon, Luxoft, Yokogawa, Siemens, and Alpha Bank, where more than 15,000 employees work. Genesis Property is also the developer of West Gate Studios, the first and largest private student campus in Romania.

With a forward-looking vision and a strong commitment to sustainability, Genesis Property strengthens its position through its “Hospitality for Global Talent” philosophy, creating spaces that support the balance between professional and personal life and place people at the center of the work experience.

For more information, visit GenesisProperty.net