WATERCOOLER CHAT: Gen Z Workplace Expectations
Gen Z workplace expectations have officially entered the workforce equation and they come with their own set of expectations. Gen Z is the first digitally native generation, meaning that they have grown up with technology. Smartphones, social media, online shopping, and instant messaging have been a part of Gen Z’s daily lives since they were born. Naturally, this will impact their expectations of work and the workplace.
The workplace lifecycle continues to evolve as new generations enter the workforce and older workers retire. For the past few years, the focus of workplace dialog has been centered around Millennial likes, dislikes, and how they compare to the generation that came before them.
The Gen Z workplace embodies an open office design, weekly happy hours, flexible schedules, bold furniture, and casual attire were the result of Millennials entering the workforce and demanding a different style of work. Gen Z is the first digitally native generation, meaning that they have grown up with technology. Smartphones, social media, online shopping, and instant messaging have been a part of Gen Z’s daily lives since they were born. Naturally, this will impact their expectations of work and the workplace
Gen Z are much more comfortable with expressing their emotions since they grew up in a time of radical individualism where expressing their personalities and emotions is more important to them. They come with their own set of standards and work methods based on the technology they grew up with. Let’s take a look at the levels of expectation they have for a workplace that fits their needs, including:
- Gen Z mindset
- Digital dynamics
- Tecnology expectations
- Residential styling
- Workplace design requirements
Office designers and furniture manufacturers have been staying ahead of this curve for several years. Our team of space planners and designers is ready to help you seize the moment for these changes.
GEN Z EXPECTATIONS
