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J

ust when the workplace

trends developed for millen-

nials in the workforce have

been perfected, here comes

the iGeneration – and with

it, a recalibration of the way we

design and operate corporate envi-

ronments. While the multigenera-

tional workforce is enabling and

requiring a hybrid design strategy,

the iGeneration (or Gen Z) is chal-

lenging us to think differently

about workplace standards.

These iGen members were born

in 1995 or later,

don’t know life

without smart-

phones and only

understand con-

stant connected-

ness. These indi-

viduals are here,

graduating from

college and enter-

ing the workplace

in spaces not nec-

essarily designed

for them and their

habits. According to industry data,

the iGeneration outnumbers mil-

lennials and baby boomers and is

approximately 25 percent of the

U.S. population and roughly 73

million in headcount. That means

changes for the workplace ahead.

This generation is digital native.

Those in it are recognized to be

realistic, diverse, competitive, mul-

titaskers, hyperaware and entre-

preneurial. They’re private and

don’t want to be followed – Snap-

Chat and Instagram resonate with

them, Facebook does not. They

understand a tough economy and,

unfortunately, terrorism and resul-

tant security protocols. Technology

is their way of life, making them

technology-reliant in mindset. It’s

rumored the iGen population puts

technology in the same categories

as air and water.

How will these traits impact the

work environment as we know it?

A continued nimble and flexible

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The iGeneration, made up of individuals born in 1995 or later, outnumbers millennials and baby boomers, represents approximately 25 percent of the U.S. population and is

roughly 73 million in headcount.

December 2017 Is the workplace ready for the iGeneration?

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