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Catering and Social Facilities
Access to on-site catering services is also very broad, ranging from conventional staff restaurant /
canteen to snack bars and coffee shops on-site. Access to social space is also a preference: from shops
on site, which reflect a demand for multi-functional and mixed use facilities, to various type of venues
like bars, clubs and sport facilities.
Despite the fact we spend roughly 30% of our time working, preparing for work or thinking about
work, we also spend a considerable amount of time eating and drinking (actually 5 %) Eating is a very
important part of the day and some organisations are taking it very seriously by offering outstanding
catering services, healthy food options and generous subsidises. The 18-25 years old prefer coffee
shops (22%), snack facilities (18%) and kitchen facilities (18%).
Figure 25: Food Facilities on site, Generation Y, all countries
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Vending machines are clearly not a priority
(13%) in their world and they rather scroll
down the corridor and grab a coffee in
the coffee shop rather than attempting
to communicate with a machine. Neither
restaurant (14%) nor Refectory (14%) are a
favourite option. But the most striking result
is that the generation Y massively rejects
having no catering provisions on site, will only
2% of the 18-25 years old choosing not to
have any catering facilities on site.
The workplace becomes more than just a place to work: it is social structure. Equally 29% of the
Generation Y would like to have a gym on site and as well as communal facilities, demonstrating that the
workplace is more than a place to work, but also a place to socialise. The evidences demonstrate that
the younger generation is far more willing to engage with their workplace than older generation and use
the space a social playground.
Figure 26: Social Facilities on site, Generation Y, all countries
Recommendations
Access to social space is a preference; from shops on-site which reflects a demand for multi-functional
and mixed use facilities, to various types of venues like bars, clubs and sport facilities.
Privilege a high level of on site support services: on site reception and support desks
On-site facilities management services should be of high standard: finishes, cleaning, security
Access to social space and venues on-site should be considered
The presence of sport facilities on site or close by is recommended
A collection of shops and local amenities is preferable on site or withiin close proximity
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