More on Gen Z’s Impact on Workplace Design

Dwyer: “While they may have grown up multi-tasking their entire lives, Gen Z often prefers privacy and needs access to focus rooms in order to be productive. This differs from Millennials, who prefer collaborative workspaces.”

NEWPORT BEACH, CA—Move over, Millennials: Gen Z is right behind you, and they’re set to bring enclosed rooms back to the workplace as well as some other changes, H. Hendy Associates project director Susan Dwyer tells GlobeSt.com. As we recently reported, Gen Z is similar to Millennials in that both groups enjoy multi-tasking and have an affinity for technology, but there are some telling differences, according to Robin Weckesser, president and founder of a3 Workplace Strategies.

Hendy’s Dwyer has done quite a bit of research about how this generation’s needs and expectations differ from Millennials and how employers can best cater to their needs without disregarding the preferences of Millennials and other generations. She says in order to stay relevant and attract/retain talent, it’s critical that CRE employers start to consider Generation Z when implementing new office designs and workplace amenities.