Baby Boomers most interested in having better technology in the workplace

A new survey looking into the needs of different generations in the workplace has revealed some surprising results.

According to the Claremont report, the UK office today has to work much harder to meet the needs of Gen Z, Millennial, Generation X and Baby Boomer workers, as all have very different priorities.

Of the 1,000 UK workers surveyed for the ‘The Workplace Oooh’ report, it seems that Generation Z (born 1997 onwards) is not the most bothered about workplace technology.

Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are the ones who want better office technology in order to help them to be more productive. They also want face-to-face collaboration and team spirit more than any other generation.

Generation Z is most interested in having access to an environmentally responsible workplace, with 20% saying offices would be more inviting if they improved environmental practices, such as better recycling and EV charging.

Becky Turner, workplace psychologist at Claremont, said, “Managing a multigenerational workforce has become a balancing act and how our workplace supports us is a huge factor in getting that balance just right.

“It’s interesting to see this data challenge some of the misconceptions we have. Generation Z has grown up with tech but it’s not tech that’s driving them forward, instead its social conscience, both in terms of the environment and how they view diversity and inclusion and managing things like menopause.

“Often called ‘snowflakes’ and mistakenly be thought of as not caring about work, especially with trends like ‘quiet quitting’, Gen Z is actually very rounded in their list of wants and how they want the office to make them feel.”

Other findings show that 24% of Millennials (Born between 1981 and 1996) expect a social and wellbeing programme from their workplace (the most compared to the other generations).

They’re also looking for a fun, creative and well-designed workplace (33%), as well as an outdoor or green space to make their office more inviting (24%).

Becky added, “As Millennials will make up 75% of the workforce and Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025 – it’s important employers really understand what makes these demographic groups tick.

“Offices have to deliver on our practical wants and needs in order to get work done – but they must also engender feelings of pride, support, inclusion, support, connection and inspiration.”

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