Thursday, 11 December 2025
A new survey by Genesis Property indicates that many employees feel aspects of their work are overlooked. More than 58% of respondents said they perform “invisible work” that is not acknowledged by colleagues or managers. At the same time, nearly 80% reported that in-office interactions help make their work more visible and contribute to feeling appreciated. The survey was conducted in October 2025 on a nationally representative sample of 1,025 Romanian respondents.
The findings suggest the office environment remains significant for how employees manage boundaries and communication. Over 36% said the office helps them better separate personal and professional life, and more than 35% said being on site helps them stay informed about day-to-day developments. When working remotely, more than 28% reported difficulty maintaining a clear division between work and personal time, while 26% said they take on more invisible tasks and often work additional hours.
“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 at Genesis Property.
According to the survey, more than 39% of respondents feel they have better access to information and informal opportunities when working from the office, while over 38% value the faster feedback. More than a quarter said the office environment helps strengthen relationships with managers. Over 54% identified clearer and faster communication as the main advantage of being in the office, and nearly 28% highlighted more effective collaboration and clearer progress on projects.
Respondents also expressed views on desired office-campus features. More than 47% said relaxation areas are most important for a pleasant work atmosphere, followed by training programmes and courses (27.3%) and green spaces with walking areas (25.2%).
YUNITY Park, the office campus developed by Genesis Property founder Liviu Tudor, is presented by the company as reflecting changing work patterns. The campus includes extensive green areas, indoor and outdoor relaxation zones and facilities focused on wellbeing. It is in its third phase of development, backed by a €50 million investment.
The Genesis Property survey was carried out via the iVox platform in October 2025 among 1,025 internet users in Romania. Women accounted for almost 47% of respondents, and more than 53% reported a net monthly income of at least 5,000 lei.
