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Millennials Now Dominate the Workforce & Are Driving Tectonic Shifts in the Workplace

A new generation of workers is demanding a new type of technology to bring about a new era for the workplace. This is the conclusion of numerous surveys investigating the tectonic shifts underway for how, where and why we work. According to a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, Millennials became the largest generation in the US labor force in 2016 and now make up more than 56 million of nation’s 160 million plus working population. That means Millennials – those born between 1981 and 1996 according to Pew – now make up more than 35% of the workforce, and this tech-savvy generation is now redefining the workplace as we know it. “Younger workers are cutting the cords that tied employees to their desks, through flexible and remote working options. Smart design and greater connectivity will be required to ensure spaces and enterprises are equipped for hot desking and remote working,” explains […]

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