Susan Dwyer

NEWPORT BEACH, CA—Move over, Millennials: Gen Z is right behind you, and they're set to bring enclosed rooms back to the workplace as well as some other changes, H. Hendy Associates project director Susan Dwyer tells GlobeSt.com. As we recently reported, Gen Z is similar to Millennials in that both groups enjoy multi-tasking and have an affinity for technology, but there are some telling differences, according to Robin Weckesser, president and founder of a3 Workplace Strategies.

Hendy's Dwyer has done quite a bit of research about how this generation's needs and expectations differ from Millennials and how employers can best cater to their needs without disregarding the preferences of Millennials and other generations. She says in order to stay relevant and attract/retain talent, it's critical that CRE employers start to consider Generation Z when implementing new office designs and workplace amenities.

We spoke with Dwyer about these considerations and how employers, developers and property managers can satisfy all generational needs in the workplace.

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Carrie Rossenfeld

Carrie Rossenfeld is a reporter for the San Diego and Orange County markets on GlobeSt.com and a contributor to Real Estate Forum. She was a trade-magazine and newsletter editor in New York City before moving to Southern California to become a freelance writer and editor for magazines, books and websites. Rossenfeld has written extensively on topics including commercial real estate, running a medical practice, intellectual-property licensing and giftware. She has edited books about profiting from real estate and has ghostwritten a book about starting a home-based business.