The Southern Africa Managing Director at HP, Yesh Surjoodeen, has stated that its latest Work Relationship Index, which surveyed 15 600 respondents globally, has shown that 65% of knowledge workers and leaders are seeking a personalised experience at work.

Surjoodeen disclosed this in a press statement released on Tuesday

Surjoodeen added that employees now expect mobility, intuitive digital tools, and environments that foster productivity without sacrificing well-being.

“HP’s latest Work Relationship Index, which surveyed 15,600 respondents globally, reveals that 65% of Knowledge Workers and Leaders are seeking a personalized experience at work,” Surjoodeen said. 

Surjoodeen explained that a staggering 87% of workers are willing to give up a portion of their salary to have a more personalized, tailored work experience.

According to Surjoodeen, workers are willing to give up 14% of their salary to have more personalized, tailored work experiences, and “Gen Z would even give up nearly 20%.”

Surjoodeen emphasized that getting a tailored work experience would improve the relationship and well-being of 69% of knowledge workers.

Surjoodeen highlighted that tailored work recognizes employees’ need for flexibility, technology, tools, and upskilling to feel happy and productive. 

Surjoodeen maintained that organizations have had to change tack and augment their employee value propositions in order to attract and retain top talent.

“Retention is especially important, as 68% say tailored solutions to their work would incentivize them to stay with their companies longer. In response, businesses are investing in smarter, more connected solutions that create work experiences that are as fluid and dynamic as modern life itself,” Surjoodeen stated.

Surjoodeen reiterated that hybrid work has moved from a temporary adjustment to a long-term reality: “With remote collaboration now a staple of daily operations, technology must go beyond connectivity it must enhance efficiency, security, and inclusivity.”

“AI-powered productivity tools are streamlining virtual meetings with real-time translation, background noise suppression, and intelligent video framing. For instance, the Poly Studio V12 USB Video Bar, HP’s latest room-based system, incorporates an acoustic fence and noise block AI to ensure users are focused and locked in. Devices have also been boosted with AI-powered cameras that automatically optimize framing, focus, and lighting,” Surjoodeen stressed.

Surjoodeen averred that a successful hybrid work environments ensure that seamless communication is a top priority. 

“According to our Index, connected workers are three times more likely to feel a sense of belonging and fulfillment, compared to their isolated peers. At the same time, cyber security remains critical, with organizations adopting robust, proactive defenses to protect sensitive data in an increasingly complex digital landscape,” Surjoodeen said.

Surjoodeen stressed that offices are no longer confined to a single physical location adding that digital-first workspaces integrate cloud-enabled collaboration, AI-driven meeting enhancements, and streamlined document management to keep teams connected whether in person or remote.

Surjoodeen stated that the need to make that transition a success rests squarely on businesses adapting to make such environments possible. 

“Our research shows that 72% of knowledge workers say it’s important to have access to different technology that best fits their working style. A resounding 77% of knowledge workers believe it is important for their company to give them the tools they need to be successful at work, but only 27% consistently experience their company doing so. A majority of employees (84%) with a healthy relationship with work have access to tech that allows everybody to be seen and heard. Sustainability is also becoming a priority, with companies embedding eco-conscious design principles into technology lifecycles, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing environmental impact.