Building One of The World’s Healthiest Workplaces

This article examines how GSK developed one of the world’s healthiest workplaces through the design of its new global headquarters in central London. By combining science-based design principles, advanced building technologies, and extensive workplace research, GSK created an environment that supports employee health, well-being, inclusion, and performance. In collaboration with the International WELL Building Institute and ART Health Solutions, GSK translated evidence from pilot studies and global research sprints into scalable workplace design standards. The result is a headquarters that serves as a blueprint for organizations seeking to build healthier, more resilient, and more productive workplaces.

Key Findings

• Strategic workplace design significantly improves employee health, well-being, and cognitive performance.
• GSK’s pilot research demonstrated measurable financial returns from investing in healthy work environments.
• Science-based design and WELL Building principles can be successfully scaled across global workplaces.
• Continuous research “sprints” enable organizations to test, refine, and validate workplace design strategies.
• Healthy, inclusive workplaces contribute to long-term organizational performance and employee thriving.