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Generational shifts to ways of working
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Generational shifts to ways of working
Conversations around mental health and wellbeing have become even more important post-pandemic. COVID-19 was a catalyst for many to reduce their commutes, relocate out of city centres, and focus more on travelling for leisure rather than work.
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However, we currently lack spaces outside of the home that allow us to truly work from anywhere. Some hotels provide amenities in their lobbies or guestrooms that enable people to take a work call away from home, but more is needed to support ongoing flexible working.
Mental health and work/life balance, as well as sustainability, are particularly important to Gen-Z – the emerging workforce. As the most digitally literate and socially active consumers of the internet, Gen-Z will become the decision-makers of tomorrow, integrating technology and flexibility into their daily working practices. Through our roundtable discussions, it has become clear that designers need to adapt to the Gen-Z mindset, prioritising flexibility not just in terms of adaptable physical workspaces but also the way our work is embedded into everyday life.
