{"id":1004763212,"date":"2025-07-01T13:11:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004763212"},"modified":"2025-07-07T07:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:04:55","slug":"industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial Wellness: Is It Here to Stay?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a081975&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763228\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/2_wholefoods\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/2_WholeFoods.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1001\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1452394857&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2_WholeFoods\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Whole Foods Perishable Distribution Center, Vernon, Calif.,\u00a0contains a brightly colored break room complete with lounge seating, community tables and foosball provides a balance of productivity and fun.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Industrial. The Whole Foods Perishable Distribution Center, Vernon, Calif.,\u00a0contains a brightly colored break room complete with lounge seating, community tables and foosball provides a balance of productivity and fun.\u00a0Image by Studio73 Photography&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/2_WholeFoods.jpg?w=1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/2_WholeFoods.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"The Whole Foods Perishable Distribution Center, Vernon, Calif.,\u00a0contains a brightly colored break room complete with lounge seating, community tables and foosball provides a balance of productivity and fun.\" class=\"wp-image-1004763228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/2_WholeFoods.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/2_WholeFoods.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/2_WholeFoods.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/2_WholeFoods.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Whole Foods Perishable Distribution Center, Vernon, Calif., designed by RSP Architects,\u00a0contains a brightly colored break room complete with lounge seating, community tables and foosball provides a balance of productivity and fun.\u00a0<em>Image courtesy of RSP Architects\/by Studio73 Photography<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bigger break rooms, cleaner air and healthier food options. Five years after Covid\u2019s arrival, owners and operators of factories and warehouses are expanding the wellness measures introduced during that era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-fl-body-text-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=848837\" style=\"background-color:#1bb1ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>READ THE MAGAZINE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe airborne spread of Covid was a wake-up call for building owners and a concern for employers,\u201d observed Anthony Abate, certified indoor environmentalist, vice president &amp; chief technology officer for AtmosAir Solutions. \u201cIndoor air quality in industrial buildings\u2014an afterthought before Covid\u2014has become an increasing priority to ensure health and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/whats-your-wellness-action-plan\/\">wellness for employees<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opinions differ, however, on how much healthier facilities are today than in 2019, and there\u2019s consensus that much more can be done. Some experts also worry that more focus is being placed on the health of bottom lines than employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-new-era\">A new era<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industrial wellness has undergone an evolution since the darkest days of the pandemic, according to Ed Hess, COO &amp; industrial market leader of RSP Architects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a08297d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"alignright size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763219\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/edhess\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3350,2513\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1674706320&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Victoria Saperstein Photography&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;53&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EdHess\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ed Hess&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg?w=1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1004763219\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg 3350w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/EdHess.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ed Hess<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile wellness measures such as added break rooms and space modifications were implemented, the focus remained on operational continuity,\u201d shared Hess. \u201cToday, wellness is more integrated, with an emphasis on employee amenities, morale and safety, as part of a broader strategy to retain talent and improve productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For employers, wellness is part of the cost-benefit equation in maintaining \u201ca skilled, satisfied workforce,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lukas Huberman, vice president &amp; director of acquisitions for BLT Enterprises, sees industrial tenants requiring larger, more open break rooms to boost employee comfort during rest periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis was a factor in a recent lease renewal we did with a longtime tenant, a multinational transport company,\u201d said Huberman. \u201cAs part of the agreement, we refreshed the outdated and heavily used break rooms and restrooms, which elevated the space and added value to the property.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a083169&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"alignright size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763221\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/cliff-booth\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Cliff-Booth.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1620211649&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;73&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cliff Booth\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Cliff Booth&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cliff Booth&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Cliff-Booth.jpg?w=1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Cliff-Booth.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Cliff Booth\" class=\"wp-image-1004763221\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Cliff-Booth.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Cliff-Booth.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Cliff-Booth.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Cliff-Booth.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cliff Booth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are now stricter standards for ventilation and air quality, and consistently maintained washrooms, showers and cleaning stations, noted Cliff Booth, founder &amp; chairman of Westmount Realty Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, industrial companies are now maintaining standard protocols that go into effect in the event of another health crisis. They include instantly notifying managers and workers, instituting remote work and switching to online meetings to minimize operational disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The International WELL Building Institute can attest to industrial\u2019s new human-centric focus. Owners and managers of more than 1,000 manufacturing, logistics and warehouse facilities, totaling nearly 350 million square feet, now subscribe to the WELL Health-Safety Rating, according to Jason Hartke, executive vice president of external affairs, at IWBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, while COVID sparked healthy building awareness, Hartke believes the impact is lasting, though the work is far from over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs expectations increase and challenges persist, continued leadership and innovation are essential to meet the full potential of healthier industrial environments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a083942&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763232\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/6_rspbaybaytransfer\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/6_RSPBayBayTransfer.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Brandon Stengel&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Brandon Stengel&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"6_RSPBay&#038;BayTransfer\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;At Bay &#038; Bay Transfer, in Minneapolis, the employee break room is designed to inspire health, wellness and creativity. Photo by Brandon Stengel&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At Bay &#038; Bay Transfer, in Minneapolis, the employee break room is designed to inspire health, wellness and creativity. Photo by Brandon Stengel&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/6_RSPBayBayTransfer.jpg?w=1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/6_RSPBayBayTransfer.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"At Bay &amp; Bay Transfer, in Minneapolis, the employee break room is designed to inspire health, wellness and creativity. Photo by Brandon Stengel\" class=\"wp-image-1004763232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/6_RSPBayBayTransfer.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/6_RSPBayBayTransfer.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/6_RSPBayBayTransfer.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/6_RSPBayBayTransfer.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At Bay &amp; Bay Transfer, in Minneapolis, the employee break room is designed to inspire health, wellness and creativity. <em>Photo courtesy of RSP Architects\/by Brandon Stengel<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tenant-expectations\">Tenant expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific tenant expectations include better break rooms infused with natural light or indoor-outdoor designs, cafeteria-style food programs with healthy options and gaming and relaxation spaces. Design features that include mother\u2019s rooms, multi-faith rooms and focus rooms, and heightened safety features are also on tenants\u2019 lists, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hess feels industrial facilities must invest in wellness not as an afterthought but from the initial stages of design. That means incorporating safety-focused layouts, natural lighting, open spaces for safety training and company-wide social engagement, as well as other wellness design features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It means ensuring industrial environments support morale and lower turnover. Finally, it means tracking the ROI from decreased attrition and higher productivity to justify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/connecting-building-health-with-tenant-performance\/\">wellness investments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a0840b9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"alignright size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763222\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/erin-mcdannald\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5120,3840\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Image taken by Kelvin Bulluck&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1605225600&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;This photograph is the property of Kel B Productions LLC. It is protected by U.S. Copyright Laws, and is not to be downloaded or&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Erin McDannald\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Erin McDannald&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Erin McDannald&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg?w=1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Erin McDannald\" class=\"wp-image-1004763222\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg 5120w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Erin-McDannald.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Erin McDannald<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Erin McDannald, CEO of Environments, Lighting Environments and Elevated, finds tenants prioritizing improved HVAC and air movement through industrial spaces. Tenants are also asking for fitness rooms, access to nature and tech integration, including smart power solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou need to have air quality mitigation,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd tech is necessary to gain that mitigation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ergonomic solutions are also expected. \u201c(Workers) stand on their feet for hours, sometimes leaning over a table, and definitely need support,\u201d McDannald added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a08480a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763233\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/blt-industrial-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/BLT-Industrial-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1080,810\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BLT Industrial 2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Post-pandemic, industrial properties like this one owned by BLT Enterprises are being modernized with updates that ultimately add value for both owners and tenants. Open floor plans, kitchenettes and comfortable seating are attractive value-add amenities that are becoming more standard since COVID. Image courtesy of BLT Enterprises&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Post-pandemic, industrial properties like this one owned by BLT Enterprises are being modernized with updates that ultimately add value for both owners and tenants. Open floor plans, kitchenettes and comfortable seating are attractive value-add amenities that are becoming more standard since COVID. Image courtesy of BLT Enterprises&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/BLT-Industrial-2.jpg?w=1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/BLT-Industrial-2.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Post-pandemic, industrial properties like this one owned by BLT Enterprises are being modernized with updates that ultimately add value for both owners and tenants. Open floor plans, kitchenettes and comfortable seating are attractive value-add amenities that are becoming more standard since COVID. Image courtesy of BLT Enterprises\" class=\"wp-image-1004763233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/BLT-Industrial-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/BLT-Industrial-2.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/BLT-Industrial-2.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/BLT-Industrial-2.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Post-pandemic, industrial properties like this one owned by BLT Enterprises are being modernized with updates that ultimately add value for both owners and tenants. Open floor plans, kitchenettes and comfortable seating are attractive value-add amenities that are becoming more standard since COVID. <em>Image courtesy of BLT Enterprises<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-opposing-forces\">Opposing forces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it took a global crisis to elevate wellness in industrial, some industry professionals are worried that potential economic adversity, resulting from tariffs and geopolitical turmoil, could slow or reverse the movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five years post-pandemic, McDannald sees industrial wellness at a crossroads, with some forces driving it forward and others pushing against it. And she doesn\u2019t see wellness principles being evenly applied.<br>Labor unions, younger and more health-focused employees and more competition for workers are all pushing for more wellness in the workplace. Insurers also play a role by informing employers they won\u2019t insure them unless environments are made healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, wellness initiatives are far more important in factories than in other settings because of the inflammatory burden on workers of dust. \u201cThe burden is five times higher when they leave their shifts than when they come into the workplace,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a084ff7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"alignright size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763224\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/lukas-huberman-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Lukas-Huberman.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lukas Huberman\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Lukas Huberman&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Lukas Huberman&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Lukas-Huberman.jpg?w=960\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Lukas-Huberman.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"Lukas Huberman\" class=\"wp-image-1004763224\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Lukas-Huberman.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Lukas-Huberman.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/Lukas-Huberman.jpg?resize=768,576 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lukas Huberman<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Standing in the way of improvement is an industry tendency to build for automation and not for people. And rising costs for employers could have an adverse impact on wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPrices have gone up, and a lot of manufacturers are eating those higher costs to stay competitive,\u201d McDannald said. \u201cWith tariffs, automation, onshoring and nearshoring, the focus is not on people. It\u2019s on robots.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pandemic spurred industrial companies to improve air quality with electrostatic filters that reduce concentration of pathogens, especially in meat packing and food processing plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEverywhere else, we didn\u2019t see a lot of progression,\u201d she added. \u201cWe saw a lot of tech automation, and efforts to remotely manage temperatures of their freezers, but not a lot of initiatives toward wellness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has seen an uptick in addressing mental health: \u201cDust that contributes to inflammatory loads contributes to mental health issues. But that\u2019s addressing the symptoms rather than the cause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booth doesn\u2019t think automation and wellness have to be at odds. \u201cWell-integrated automation can enhance wellness by reducing physical strain, improving safety and streamlining environmental controls like lighting, air quality and temperature,\u201d he said. And automation can be a differentiator for owners and for tenants during difficult times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a08f8a08591f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004763238\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/industrial-wellness-is-it-here-to-stay\/5_rspwf\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/06\/5_RSPWF.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1054\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"5_RSPWF\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Whole Foods Perishable Distribution Center, Vernon, CA  &#8211; Wider racking aisles improve efficiency, ease and safety. 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Tech-friendly lounges, restaurant-style dining, human-centric lighting solutions and elevated safety measures will all help employers acquire and retain talent in competitive labor markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McDannald foresees the integration of technology into air quality measures, lighting effectiveness and noise mitigation. She also believes facilities will invest in living walls and other biophilic design aspects, such as outdoor dining areas and outdoor wellness spaces for employees to sit and calm themselves.<br>\u201cI\u2019ll be looking forward to the introduction of wearables to really understand how your staff is doing on the floor, health-wise\u2014and respond accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#16a19a33\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=848837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the July 2025 issue of CPE.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designers hope the human-centric focus can survive economic pressures and the push to automate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":450,"featured_media":1004763228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1521,21808,21748,51037],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1004763212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digital","category-featured","category-industrial","category-trends"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Industrial Wellness: Is It Here to Stay? 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