{"id":127989,"date":"2025-10-17T12:35:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T12:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/127989\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T12:35:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T12:35:14","slug":"can-you-really-create-a-workplace-that-works-for-everybody-mitie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/127989\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you really create a workplace that works for everybody?\u00a0| Mitie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the first time, UK workplaces need to cater to five different generations at once.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/insights-news\/whitepaper\/create-a-workplace-that-works-for-everybody\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Our new report<\/a>\u00a0unpacks the needs and challenges of today\u2019s multigenerational workforce, asking: how do you create a workplace experience where everyone thrives?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With more than 50 years separating today\u2019s newest and most experienced employees, UK workplaces now host the widest spread of generations ever. That means different expectations, priorities and working styles, all clashing in one space.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Is it possible to accommodate all these demands at once? We surveyed over 3,000 UK employees, ranging from early career 18\u201324-year-olds to highly experienced over-55s, to find out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We uncovered four key themes that shape the employee workplace experience \u2013 and the generations have more in common than you might expect.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our deep dive into the data and actionable advice, download your free copy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/insights-news\/whitepaper\/create-a-workplace-that-works-for-everybody\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The multigenerational game: Creating a workplace that works for everybody<\/a>. And for a preview of our headline findings, read on:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<strong>Workspaces are multigenerational assets \u2013 with multigenerational complaints<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our results show that the physical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/all-services\/smart-workplaces\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workplace experience<\/a>\u00a0is universally important to employees of all ages. Though younger workers are more focused on the cultural and social aspects of their workplaces compared to their older peers, everyone feels the impact of how their employers design and manage their spaces.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Those who report workplace dissatisfaction overwhelmingly named design and amenities as major sticking points. In fact, the top three issues were:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A poorly maintained workplace (51%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Uncomfortable or poorly designed physical workspaces (46%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Poor workplace amenities or lack of breakout spaces (40%)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best workplaces are bright, welcoming and designed for different styles of productivity. Combining quiet zones for focus and collaborative areas for teamwork balances the need for connection with space for people who just want to get their heads down.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13_Thrivecom_NFabric-850x566.jpg\" alt=\"Two people laughing at work\" class=\"wp-image-22115\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"  \/>A physical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/all-services\/smart-workplaces\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workplace experience<\/a>\u00a0is universally important to employees of all ages<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<strong>Don\u2019t get distracted by shiny tech \u2013 get the basics right before embracing what\u2019s new<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>s technology becomes increasingly embedded in the workplace, not everyone is seeing the same benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The younger respondents are pushing for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/all-services\/connected-workspace\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">smart office tech<\/a>, AI features and new tools for collaboration. But older workers are much more focused on the usability of their platforms, calling for more network reliability, better training and more user-friendly systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Just 20% of 45\u201354-year-olds and 16% of over 55s said that workplace technology is very effective for driving workplace productivity. It\u2019s clear that organisations need to focus on the basics before they go all-in on new features.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Everyone benefits from more usability, whether that\u2019s through platform tweaks or more onboarding support. It drives better adoption and stronger ROI \u2013 and builds a foundation for implementing cutting-edge features.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<strong>Consider those who may need something different to work at their best<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Neurodivergence is more commonly reported across the workforce than ever before, especially among younger employees. And neurodivergent employees are twice as likely to feel dissatisfied with the accessibility and inclusivity of their work environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Many traditional workspaces just aren\u2019t set up to cater for different needs. They\u2019re often noisy, uncomfortable and lack flexibility. Adding variety to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/insights-news\/insight\/why-arent-workplaces-working\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">employee workplace experience<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 like quiet solo spaces alongside communal areas, and adjustable furniture options \u2013 helps people find the environment where they can work at their best.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Proactively offering these adaptive features creates a more inclusive environment for every employee, so everyone can thrive \u2013 whether they report neurodiverse needs or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The_Shard_029-850x566.jpg\" alt=\"People working in the office\" class=\"wp-image-22116\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"  \/>The best workplaces are bright, welcoming and designed for different styles of productivity<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<strong>The benefits of hybrid working are undeniable \u2013 but balance is vital<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For many organisations, hybrid work is now an everyday reality. But that\u2019s not driven by younger workers; our data shows it\u2019s increasingly popular for mid-career employees.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our youngest demographic, 18\u201324-year-olds, are far more likely to work fully in-person (70%), but they\u2019re also the most likely to be dissatisfied with their flexible working arrangements. Hybrid is most common among 25\u201334-year-olds (44%), and while very few work fully remotely, it\u2019s most common for over 55s (9%).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Flexibility is more than a perk in today\u2019s economy and working environment. It\u2019s a way of directly supporting employees with busy lives, important responsibilities and potentially pricey commutes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Organisations should design hybrid work policies that provide flexible options for every employee where possible. Balancing the experience-building value of in-person work with the satisfaction-boosting value of the hybrid work model benefits everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s more to discover in the full report\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These takeaways are just some of the highlights from our findings. We believe it\u2019s possible to create a workplace environment where everyone can thrive \u2013 and our report offers advice for organisations that want to do just that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get the full story in The multigenerational game: Creating a workplace that works for everybody.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tRead next<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/insights-news\/whitepaper\/create-a-workplace-that-works-for-everybody\/\" class=\"single-item__wrap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                White Paper<\/p>\n<p>                                    29 September 2025\n                            <\/p>\n<p>                    Create a workplace that works for everybody                      <\/p>\n<p>For the first time in history, UK workplaces are experiencing five generations of employees clocking in together. With this comes huge benefits to organisations \u2013 the years of knowledge bought by older colleagues, as\u2026<\/p>\n<p>            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/insights-news\/news\/poor-workplaces-cost-the-uk-71-billion-a-year-reveals-new-survey\/\" class=\"single-item__wrap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                News<\/p>\n<p>                                    21 July 2025\n                            <\/p>\n<p>                    Poor workplaces cost the UK \u00a371 billion a year, reveals new survey                      <\/p>\n<p>Mitie, the UK\u2019s leading facilities transformation company, has found that employers could help boost the country\u2019s productivity levels by investing in well-designed and high performing workspaces. The financial implications of not doing so could\u2026<\/p>\n<p>            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/insights-news\/insight\/cleaner-air-safer-workplaces\/\" class=\"single-item__wrap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                Insight<\/p>\n<p>                                    12 February 2021\n                            <\/p>\n<p>                    Cleaner air, safer workplaces                      <\/p>\n<p>The pandemic has brought to the forefront just how important fresh air circulation and a healthy environment is to well-being and performance in the workplace. Good ventilation and the flow of fresh air reduces\u2026<\/p>\n<p>            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitie.com\/insights-news\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button m35__button\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">See Resource Archive<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For the first time, UK workplaces need to cater to five different generations at once.\u00a0Our new report\u00a0unpacks the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":127990,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[176],"tags":[79,18,19,17,227],"class_list":{"0":"post-127989","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jobs","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-eire","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland","12":"tag-jobs"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127989"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127989\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}