Design for Human Aspirations

  • Published by WORKDESIGN January 2024
  • Note: For internal use. Not for circulation outside M Moser
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Much is written about design for specific generations – millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The workplace may have up to five generations of talent for the foreseeable future. With every dimension of employee diversity increasing, it’s essential to consider universal human aspirations that bind us together. With 40% of United States employees working from home (at least one day a week), this can be a challenge. A July 2023 Stanford study shows the sweet spot of hybrid work with essential in-office experiences. A workplace strategy harmonized with the following human aspirations will make the commute worthwhile for all employees.

 

A designer shares five human aspirations to consider for multigenerational workplaces:

  1. Purpose
  2. Mentoring & Collaboration
  3. Autonomy Through Choice
  4. Collegiality & Networking
  5. Experience (spaces, technology, tools not at home)
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