Generation Y and the Workplace Annual Report 2010 - Haworth

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World
301118 to 25 year old
Location
respondents: {
71% would prefer to work in an urban
setting against 29% in a rural setting.
A modern or contemporary style with
subtle; clinical, relaxing colors.
39% would prefer only natural light in
their working environment.
All countries: 18-25 years old preferences and
expectations for working.
57% would prefer to have an employer which
provides a workplace which goes beyond
environmentally compliance.
Representing 57.3% of the total sample
50.3% of males and
49.7% of females
55.6% of respondents are studying
Global WorkPlace Innovation
All countries: 18-25 years old individual space
preferences.
Travel
40% by car of which 30% would prefer to
drive a hybrid car
14% cycling
10% by motorcycle or scooter
19% by public transport
17% walking
Top 3 priorities when chosing an employer:
1. Opportunities for Learning
2. Quality of Life
3. Work Colleagues
Conclusion Continued...
It is conceivable that there might come a day when
offices are no longer considered necessary. For
the moment though, the provision of appropriate
workplaces remains largely with employers. Our
results and our observations show that individual
engage with their working environments and the
people around them.
There is a common belief that people are more
often interested in what’s happening on their
digital devices than the people sitting next to them.
But the Oxygenz results demonstrate again that
work is inherently social. Organisations now have
the opportunity to view the Generation Y sociability
as a source of business advantages, giving them
access to the collective intelligence available across
organisational boundaries and contained within
Generation Y’s extended personal networks.
Recognising the value of networked sociability and
enabling it through the design of the workplace
and organisational support environments will
allow businesses to tap into the powerhouse of the
Generation Y energy, innovation, knowledge and
creative potential.
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Recommendations:
Having understood the workplace preferences of
Generation Y, it is important to understand the
implication of the findings for employers, facilities
managers and real estate owners and investors.
Success will be about compromise and determining
the essentials versus the nice to haves.
Location:
Urban to Slightly Urban
Design:
Modern, well light, subtle with natural and soft
materials
Sustainability:
Strong emphasis on sustainable ways of
working
Provision for employees to drive and use
public
Transport, promoting cycling to work
Functionality:
Dedicated desks with scope for sharing
Space per desk above average standard
Wide range of support environments
Range of different support environments
Supporting flexibility in terms of time and
location is key
Support social interaction and opportunities
for learning
Facilities:
Very high standard of facility services
Access to social facilities
Technology:
Seamlessly incorporated to enhance productivity
Mobile technology should be a priority
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