Posts Tagged ‘multigenerational workforce’
March 31st, 2009 in Office Management, Trends No Comments
Demographic and social trends have had a significant impact on our workforce. For the first time in history we have four generations working side-by-side in many organizations – Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gereration X and Millennials/Generation Y. Each brings different experiences, perspectives, expectations and behaviors to the workplace. The differing views and potential conflicts inherent in the much written about “generation gaps” between these groups are discussed but the author believes that they pale in comparison to the opportunity to create real competitive advantage by effectively managing and capitalizing on the strengths of each. (more…)
March 13th, 2009 in Design No Comments
Office spaces are becoming more sophisticated and flexible as designers respond to technological advances and changing communication needs. This article sees current trends in office design as reflective of the desire to address a multigenerational workforce with supportive and sustainable design. In the words of one expert, “It not only fosters communication, forms a sense of community, facilitates learning, but most of all it addresses generational gaps.” (more…)
September 18th, 2007 in Design No Comments
What To Consider When Designing Work Spaces For Different Generations
This article addresses the changing needs of office employees based on generational differences. Workplace furniture manufacturers are increasingly suggesting that “executives need to take the different generations of workers into account when designing workspaces.” Baby Boomers tend to expect more of a quiet environment and status indicators, contrasted with the youngest workers who are used to more collaboration and technology.
The author explores concepts such as hoteling, open floor plans, and spontaneous collaboration and the ways in which offices must accommodate multiple generations.
Source: Amy Schurr, Network World; Sep 18, 2007
August 23rd, 2006 in Trends No Comments
Readers are warned that business leaders face a new wave of workers who want to be actively engaged and contributing forces in the marketplace. This demand for engagement is attributed to five trends:
- Technology, the Internet and a leveling of the playing field by MySpace, Wikipedia.com and blogs;
- A backlash against the greed of Enron;
- The success of political democracy throughout the world;
- The arrival of Generations X and Y who expect to have a voice at work; and
- The search for meaning at work as MegaTrends 2010 calls the “search for meaning” the number one megatrend of our time. This article declares that this democratic age will result in a democratic approach to business.
Source: Traci Fenton, The Christian Science Monitor (Boston); Aug 23, 2006
