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The times, they are indeed changing. According to a study from the Pew Research Center, Millennials are already the largest generation in the American workforce. And that number is going to rise in the near future. As such, businesses across all industries need to adapt in a number of ways to accommodate this new wave of professionals. In particular, companies should reconsider their office design in relation to Millennial workers. Reconfiguring your commercial office design for Millennials might sound like a drastic step, but in reality it isn’t; it’s merely a natural progression. Still, in order to help your business make this transition as smoothly as possible, here are three things to look out for when renovating your office for the next generation:
Flexibility Trumps Status
Millennials prefer offices that promote collaboration and fit their lifestyle habits, to traditional setups that isolate work from other aspects of life. Indeed, the name of the game when it comes to designing offices for Millennials is flexibility. Giving your staff options –– either through open layout choices or dynamic break rooms –– will attract Millennials to your workplace. Furthermore, if you want Millennials to love working for you, consider removing any corporate trappings your office still may carry. Uniformity and rigid structure are big turn-offs for young workers.
Tech Advancements
The good news for business owners planning an office renovation is that, in general, Millennial workers are comfortable adapting to new technologies and environments. This means you shouldn’t be afraid to introduce the latest advances in both entertainment and performance technology at your office.
The Importance of Fun and Wellness
As alluded to before, Millennials don’t think about their workplaces as separate from the rest of their lives. In one sense this presents a problem for companies because they now have to create offices that perform multiple functions. However, on the other hand it provides them with an opportunity to build more well-rounded and healthy workspaces. An ideal office for Millennial workers is one that enables them to have fun, pursue wellness, and get great work done all at the same time. Workout rooms, healthful food options, video games, multiple TVs, snack bars –– these are all creature comforts that Millennials value when they visit an office. Why? Because Millennials operate differently from their predecessors. They want their office to be more than just a place where they go to work. Progressive business owners understand this desire and act accordingly.
Final Thoughts
Change can be scary, or it can be exhilarating. In truth, how your staff reacts to a redesign is entirely up to you –– and your attitude. Note though, that if you’re proactive and positive in your approach, you’ll likely reap solid results for those efforts. Plus, when you contact the Key Interiors team you can rest assured that you’re making the best decisions possible to refurbish your workspace. Don’t know if you’re quite ready to pull the trigger on a full-scale renovation? Then check out our free eBook here and educate yourself on the subject:
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