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Gensler survey reveals the ways Gen Z workers are being drawn back to the office

2023-06-23T18:03:00-04:00

Remote work is second nature for Generation Z, many of whom graduated college and started careers during the pandemic. And yet, many are now transitioning to in-person work as they look for more workplace connections, learning opportunities and socialization with coworkers. That means figuring out what kind of workspace environment will keep Gen Z workers interested, is becoming a higher priority.

According to the 2023 Global Workplace Survey Comparison by Gensler, there has been a sudden split, spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic, in the workplace preferences for Gen Z workers compared to older generations.

To start, the findings reveal that Gen Z workers place more value on learning and socializing at work, along with flexibility. Essentially this means that younger workers value having a variety of experiences in the workplace. These experiences include having both private and collaborative spaces, made possible by open, changeable layouts, access to more amenities, and having more in-person, social interactions.

The survey has found that younger workers are being drawn towards offices and away from remote work due to the accessibility of leadership and continued education that could help drive career growth. Some companies looking to adapt to meet these evo...

Have Instagram profiles become resumes of the 21st century?

2019-09-20T12:45:00-04:00

When searching for a job, sprucing up your resume is one of the first things to do. However, in the hyper-visual age we live in, the design of resumes, in terms of presentation and format, is undergoing a dramatic transformation.

Chip Cutter of the Wall Street Journal reports, "as Gen Z enters the workforce, companies are seeing digital CVs filled with artistic flourishes, including illustrations of college mascots, logos of past employers and icons to denote hobbies such as home renovation and watching movies."

How much can a highly stylized render or a creative headshot really impress an employer when looking at a resume? Cutter continues to dive on the subject, "while earlier generations played with eye-catching print fonts and horizontal lines, today’s tech-savvy young people have a new arsenal of tricks. Many throw in headshots. Some add bitmojis, the personalized avatars used in text message."

Some employers share that they enjoy and appreciate the personalization. However, h...

Are architecture firms ready for Gen Z?

2019-08-22T09:38:00-04:00

There's no denying it, the workforce is changing and after the impact Millennials made over the years a new demographic cohort is quickly replacing this group. Generation Z or "Gen Z" as many have grown to call them are a generation who have been surrounded by technology since birth.

With high levels of digital literacy their ability to adapt to this every evolving technological world is exciting. The young people of today are filled with ideas and collaborative efforts that will create distinct societal shifts. However, can their work ethic stack up to the demands of the architecture profession? Perhaps their levels of digital and emotional aptitude can help the profession exceed past its aging nuances?

Gen Z, with their technical savvy and tendency toward collaboration and individual expression, may be the best fit yet for the profession"

In a recent article written by Michele Russo for AIA Architect, she highlights this new group's impact in the workplace. Russo elaborates their ...