1、The Warehouse of the FutureHow Employment Challenges are shaping the Evolution of the Warehouse High architectural value of Levis Distribution Centre Delta DevelopmentsThe Warehouse of the FutureIn general,these are however still not a focus area for most developers or operators.A focus on sustainab

2、ility,nature-inclusivity and environmental,social and governance(ESG)-goals,which allow the employee to benefit from as a second order effect,seem to be more common.Certifications can help provide standards for employee wellbeing.Green building certification systems,such as LEED and BREEAM,seem to b

3、e more popular and allow staff to benefit indirectly as described above.The WELL Building Standard supports the health and wellbeing of employees,but is more focused on office workers.The investment of a developer or future warehouse tenant in a healthy building is expected to provide a return on in

4、vestment through healthier,happier staff that provide enhanced performance.Many warehouse employees still prioritise pay and commuting distance when choosing where to work,but are also open to other aspects when selecting their employer.Executive SummaryThe employee is an essential component in work

5、place processes in and around warehouses.The humble warehouse used to be a very straightforward box,but it has been evolving due to various reasons,such as new sustainability requirements and the need to attract staff.In some geographies,such as North America,it is so difficult to attract and retain

6、 staff to work in the logistics sector that it has changed the way warehouses are being designed and built and how operators interact with their employees and surrounding communities.Some parties are focusing on developing and operating new warehouses with a focus on human wellbeing.Common approache