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How Millennials Are Changing Office Design

Employers need to start adapting their workplace design to this age group's preferences or risk being left behind in the race to attract and retain talent, H. Hendy's Susan Dwyer tells GlobeSt.com.

By Carrie Rossenfeld | carrierossenfeld | Updated on August 11, 2017

Susan Dwyer Dwyer: “Whether it’s the kitchen table, a private huddle room or a large open workspace, Millennials are happier and more productive when they have options.”

NEWPORT BEACH, CA—With Millennials expected to comprise 75% of the workforce by 2025, employers need to start adapting their workplace design to Millennials’ preferences or risk being left behind in the race to attract and retain talent, H. Hendy Associates project director Susan Dwyer tells GlobeSt.com. From wellness initiatives and integrated technology to smart open-office layouts and collaborative workspaces, Dwyer—a NCARB-certified architect at the firm with nearly 20 years of experience—has seen Millennial preferences and values become a driving force in how office designs evolve. We spoke with her about how office design is changing because of this workforce cohort, what they prefer and how technology comes into the mix.

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