Only one in 10 (10%) young adults, aged 18 to 27, want to work in the office full-time, according to research from The Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The research shows that one in five (17%) young people would like to work from home all of the time and 24% would like to most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There dangers inherent in working from home five days a week, according to Pete Humphreys, CEO of education services provider, Development Beyond Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: \u201cRemote working has killed the water-cooler moments, and young professionals miss out on the valuable mentorship and spontaneous learning opportunities that naturally occur in an office setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs for newly employed Gen Z, fresh out of education, decoding the workplace culture successfully becomes difficult with face-to-face interaction reduced.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humphreys added that the dynamic caused by young people failing to grasp organisational culture could lead to lower retention rates, misaligned expectations and a further widening of the soft skills gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said: “We could expect increasing risk of social isolation impacting on young people\u2019s already delicate mental health, and difficulties with building meaningful professional relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jeanette Wheeler, chief people officer at payroll and finance software provider MHR, said that many young people who are not used to workplace environments may feel more productive and comfortable working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said: \u201cThere is no set way to define workforce productivity, but one thing is clear: people become unmotivated if their potential isn\u2019t realised and utilised. Instead of overly focusing on where people should work, employers should focus on how their people work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gemma Dale, lecturer at the Business and Law school at Liverpool John Moores University, explained that there is an opportunity for organisations to revaluate their workplace strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said: \u201cShould we make the office attractive, or instead recognise this as an opportunity to do things differently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJust because the office has been around for decades does not necessarily mean it is the best way to work for now or in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She added: “Too many people find themselves working in uncomfortable and unsatisfactory environments. Make the office a good place to come to and people may choose to be there.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, organisations can support and mentor young employees who are working from home, according to Phil Wedgwood, CEO of engagement platform, Engage. He said that employers should support and collaborate with their employees, wherever they are based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy incorporating a ‘phygital’ [hybrid physical and digital] approach, we can use tech to complement and enhance the working experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wheeler agreed, adding: \u201cThe workplace continues to be in flux. But to create a truly high-performing business, HR and business leaders must ensure they are prioritising individualised career progression that brings out the best in each employee.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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