The Last Thing Millennials Need is Work From Home
There is a reason why offices exist
Before the pandemic became a buzzword, our offices were not only a place to slog, they were also a source of pride. Employees felt regal as soon as they stepped inside their cathedrals of innovation. Clicking selfies of the various drool-worthy corners in the office and gloating about them on social media gave them the much-needed dopamine shots.
It’s not surprising that 78% of millennials consider workplace quality as a criterion before choosing an employer. Or 69% of them will give up other perks to work in a well-designed place.
Contemporary workplace designs increase employee productivity without freaking them out with the workload. The decor and open spaces act as a balm on overworked minds.
But the pandemic sheared all the fluff off our work-life, reducing it to the bare bones.
Working from home has become more about “work” than about “work-life”. It’s more about meeting deadlines, closing deals, attending grumpy customers, and less about hitting the gym after work, chilling out in the lobby, or hanging out in the cafeteria.
At your home, you might have set up the desk away from the family din. You might have…
