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Netherlands indicator of productivity for a corporate future. Some stereotypes
Image courtesy of Google about Millennials are exaggerated, and space planners need not
fret about missing some trends. For example, Millennials may
environment these same trends may be maintained, to allow appear to be distracted or disengaged as they multitask and
Millennials to bring their favorite sports teams, bands, celebrities, interact with their smart devices, but they are just the opposite:
events posters, plush toys, nationalities, etc. along with them. focusing and interacting through these enabling technologies.
This may appear outwardly as visual mayhem, but it is a reflection They have an ability to separate their work life and their person-
of the information overload world that they are comfortable al life. They may also prefer to learn from printed documents,
in. Conversely, the ability to find space apart from this amped- rather than to read everything digitally. They will respond to the
up environment for concentration, serenity, and privacy is also same things that make any workplace functional and excellent,
important. including positive attitudes, reasonable and effective managers,
and useful work assignments. Accommodating Millennials will be
Educational sociologist Andy Furlong described Millennials as positive for all age groups in the workplace. A lifelong emphasis
“optimistic, engaged, and team players.”2 This useful description on individual creativity and group competitiveness has instilled
informs facility planners in many ways, and is certainly a positive a spirit of entrepreneurship in Millennials that facilities planners
can delight in supporting.

1 “What Millennials Want From Work, Charted Across the World”,
The Harvard Business Review, Feb. 23, 2015.

2 Youth Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, NY, 2013.

JOSEPH BOCCHIARO III Ph.D., CStd, CTS-D,
CTS-I, ISF-C is a respected industry leader and Principal
Consultant at The Sextant Group. Joe’s published over 100
articles and has presented across 16 countries at more than 50
audiovisual and information technology conferences. He and
his family live in northern Virginia. Contact Joe at
202.479.2001 x325.

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