Survey Also Points to Generational Differences in Where Employees Work Within the Office
Mancini•Duffy, a leading architectural and interiors firm, has released
preliminary findings from The Coordinate, its survey on workplace trends. The most
recent survey indicates that less than one-quarter of the work performed in a
single day requires a face-to-face interaction. With the rise of technology,
much of the workday – even the most productive morning hours – is spent
corresponding via email or conference call.
“Employees want flexibility and choice,” said Fran Ferrone, Mancini•Duffy’s
Director of Workplace Innovation. “The survey results show that being able to
work at times that are most productive for workers and being able to have a
choice of places to work is not a case of either/or, but of both/and.”
Additional findings highlight:
- Gen X and Y’s biggest dissatisfaction is “lack of stimulating atmosphere.
- While concentration is a problem for all, it is less so for Boomers and Traditionalists who occupy the majority of private offices.
- Despite the trend toward collaboration, all generations say “information overheard” is over-performing.
These findings are the second in a series of surveys being conducted by
Mancini•Duffy
this year to test the hypothesis of “the dissolution of the traditional
workweek.” The next survey, addressing
“sources of inspiration and motivation,” will round out the series. Complete
results (and their implications) will be published in early 2015. To
participate in the Coordinate survey, visit: http://www.cvent.com/d/d4q2kp. Contact
CWI@manciniduffy.com for additional
information or questions about The Coordinate.
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