A compact office pod for vital, face to face conversations.
An easily accessible workpod that sits up to 4 persons.
Acoustic meeting pod, accessible to persons with mobility impairments.
With the new hushHybrid office pod designed for remote meetings, your colleagues and business partners can feel as if they are right next to you.
The hushPhone booth radically improves the comfort of work for the entire office.
Though hushWork is not assigned to anybody in particular, anyone using it can feel like the space was made just for them.
HushMeet.L is a modular acoustic think tank room designed for meetings involving up to 8 people.
Owing to the closed structure and the acoustic materials used, every participant of a hushMeet.s meeting feels 100% at home.
A soundproofed meeting space that comfortably accomodates 4 people.
A mobile room divider that designates office space and facilitates teamwork.
HushSpot is a modern multi-station hotdesking table, a comprehensively equipped workspace for anyone who does not have a permanently assigned workstation.
The hushFree.S acoustic booth is designed for individual work, longer videoconferences and telephone calls.
HushFree.M is an acoustically comfortable booth for the office, which is ideal for face-to-face and hybrid meetings, important conversations requiring privacy, team meetings or creative work.
The large hushFree.L acoustic booth is an ideal alternative to traditional conference rooms.
HushWork is an independent, mobile acoustic solution created to let you work how you want – your way.
Two independent, soundproofed workstations suitable for smaller offices.
A semi-open booth that encourages informal conversations between colleagues.
A meeting space that tastefully accomodates informal tête-à-tête.
Add biophilia to your office space with greenWalls nature wall that can be mounted to our booths.
HushLock is a modular office storage system — an all-in-one freestanding supply cabinet that solves the open space office's storage problem in style.
A bold, futuristic lounge chair that allows to create own private space, even in a bustling work environment.
Generation Z is the youngest part of the workforce, anticipated to surpass millennials as the world’s most populous generation. Who are Gen Zers? What are their preferences? How can you design workspaces that meet their expectations, aiding in their retention?
Key takeaways: what does Generation Z require from the office?
a transparent office layout (rather than a hierarchical one)
private areas for personal discussions
breakout areas fostering mental well-being
technology-free spaces
meeting hubs for socialisation
high-quality training spaces for skill improvement
Brief summary: who are Gen Zers?
Also referred to as Zoomers, Gen Zers were born between 1995 – 2012. As the current youth, they represent the most multicultural generation in American history. More than just tech-savvy, they are true tech natives, having experienced the emergence of mobile technologies since their early childhood. In fact, they don’t actually remember the world from before the Internet.
Gen Zers are known for their assertiveness and adamancy.
And this opinion is justified. They’ve endured the hardships of global disasters, economic crises, and a pandemic. Growing up amid constant exposure to the world’s events, they had to navigate complexities from an early age.
What were millennials’ nice-to-haves have now become must-haves for Gen Zers.
Mobile pods, such as Hushoffice, make relocation easy and support participatory space planning, offering your Gen Z employees more freedom in configuring their office setup.
Although they prioritise flexibility, Gen Zers appreciate the physical office, too.
In fact, Gen Z missed the office more than any other generation, especially as many entered the job market during the pandemic, and experienced prolonged periods of isolation. As a result, some Gen Zers went for months without meeting other team members face-to-face, navigating their professional journey without any peers’ support from the onset. Another challenge they faced was the lack of personal attention from their supervisors.
Generation Z seeks independence, not isolation. A pod, such as hushWork.sit&stand, hits the mark by providing a pleasant separation from the office bustle without complete isolation.
So, what does Generation Z require from the office?
Firstly, a transparent layout (rather than a hierarchical one).
Imagine open workspaces ensuring seamless communication.
They also need private environments for more personal discussions.
HushMeet is a 4-person, acoustically-designed meeting pod for private conversations.
Generation Z values an intimate coaching style of management that emphasises personal guidance, preferring encouragement over micromanagement. And they need regular feedback, particularly when working remotely part-time
Much of our contemporary working environment is digital, and for Generation Z it goes beyond that as their lives are intertwined with digital technologies. That’s why Gen Zers crave interpersonal connection, or more precisely, face-to-face communication to provide balance to the remote-work isolation. This is especially essential for new hires who need more guidance. According to a study, 40% of Gen Zers want day-to-day interaction with their supervisor; otherwise, they feel concerned.
Many Gen Zers still live with flatmates, which often makes their makeshift home setups inadequate for effective work. Pods provide ideal workspaces for this group by offering privacy, seclusion and the peace and quiet they lack in their home environments.
Surprisingly, many Gen Zers favour traditional communication in the workplace.
Indeed, 72% of Gen Zers favour face-to-face communication with their supervisors and peers. This preference partly stems from their concern and uncertainty they experience unless provided with frequent feedback. Since many are recent university graduates accustomed to regular attention from both professors and colleagues, they find real-time communication reassuring.
Consider providing breakout zones for relaxation to foster mental well-being.
Gen Zers will stay committed only to employers who prioritise their mental well-being
Work isn’t a big part of their identity – in their opinion, life should be more about moderation. This viewpoint is understandable, given all the heaviness they’ve observed in their lives. In essence, Generation Z wants to live their lives to the fullest.
HushAccess.L is a spacious wheelchair-accessible office pod, adding the significant aspect of inclusiveness to your office – something that values-oriented Gen Zers deeply care about.
They don’t feel the need to work their fingers to the bone.
Neither are they attracted to the glamour of hustle culture. Instead, they are in touch with their feelings and desires, having grown up expressing their thoughts online and putting in their two cents on all the world’s affairs.
Their “anti-work” approach sends a clear message: Gen Zers are unlikely to break their backs for a job.
Hush the background noise. Hush the office chaos. Hush the bustle. Step into the hushHybrid pod and focus in a space equipped with video call light strips for successful video conferences.
Introducing a few technology-free retreats within the office can aid Generation Z in enhancing their digital mindfulness, thereby improving their overall well-being. A culture that supports employees in maintaining a healthy relationship with technology can attract Gen-Zers seeking work-life balance
The hushWall mobile space divider and whiteboard is a simple analogue solution, offering a refreshing break from omnipresent electronics.
Provide meeting hubs to foster camaraderie. Gen Zers are done with social isolation.
Generation Z bore a particularly heavy burden of the pandemic, isolated from their peers while entering adulthood. Starting their first job also wasn’t an easy task, beginning in isolation without the bustling energy of a physical workspace
Then came the struggles of remote work every single day, lacking the variety of an office environment. This occurred at an age when individuals require socialisation and stimulation to establish a strong sense of self. Thus, Gen Zers will simply not accept more loneliness. Their workspace must facilitate building connections.
Provide high-quality training spaces for skill improvement.
The hushWall mobile partition provides an outstanding team training space.
For Generation Z, security is strongly connected with career development.
According to 76% of Gen Z employees, learning forms the foundation of a successful career. They seek opportunities to improve skills and progress in their careers, focusing on professional growth and emerging as highly valuable team members. This is why the office is so essential to them – it’s the physical space where they wish to be present, demonstrating their competence face-to-face to other team members.
Although Gen Zers are inclined to change jobs if they don’t feel respected, they generally prefer long-term employment with a single employer as job hopping doesn’t provide them with necessary stability
They are individuals who know what they want, and are not afraid to request it. Their ideal office environment promotes socialisation, mental well-being and skill development, while also fostering a positive work atmosphere and supporting work-life balance. Meeting these expectations is essential to attract and retain the dynamic generation reshaping today’s job market.
Key takeaways: what does Generation Z require from the office?
a transparent office layout (rather than a hierarchical one)
private areas for personal discussions
breakout areas fostering mental well-being
technology-free spaces
meeting hubs for socialisation
high-quality training spaces for skill improvement
Gen Zers in the workplace – frequently asked questions
What do Gen Zers expect from the workplace?
Generation Z, also called Zoomers, seek to work for companies who share their values. As they are more susceptible to mental health issues compared to other generations, their workplace should facilitate psychological well-being. Since they are not willing to go above and beyond at work, Gen Zers prioritise genuine work-life balance and will not hesitate to change jobs if they don’t achieve it.
What kind of offices meet Gen Zers’ expectations?
Gen Zers prefer a transparent office layout over a hierarchical one. They require private environments for personal discussions and appreciate regular feedback from colleagues and supervisors. Breakout areas fostering mental well-being are essential to provide a break from omnipresent technology. Additionally, the workplace should offer meeting hubs enabling social interaction they desire.
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