In today's digital world, sticking to old technologies and designs in offices is making the new generation of workers unhappy. Now is the era of offices and office furniture that prioritize comfort and ease for the new generation.

Gen Z, poised to dominate the business world in the next 20 years, was born between 1997-2010 and they grew up with a tablet and smartphone at their disposal. Their technological dominance could make them neglect social interactions with people. They love immediate gratification, can multitask but have limited attention spans, are independent, demanding, and are likely to have professions that don't exist today.

Gen Y and Z are now becoming more influential in professional life. With these generations forming a vast majority of about 75% of the workforce as of 2020, the days of 9-5 working hours and attractive retirement plans are numbered. Now, the biggest expectation is flexibility.

Nobody wants to be chained to a meeting desk all day, especially not Gen Y and Z. Hence, they prefer desks where they can both sit and stand. Given the rapid pace of work, it isn't just about being comfortable at their desks. Thanks to mobile devices and Wi-Fi, the majority can work from anywhere they feel comfortable. The comfort provided to employees in all areas of the office, such as the cafeteria, next-gen meeting rooms, or resting areas will have a positive impact.

The most crucial thing now is to create employee-centric work environments. According to HubSpot, along with mobile working options, the workplaces are becoming smaller. As of 2020, the average work space per employee will drop from 37m2 to 14m2. The increase in remote workers will help reduce overcrowding in offices.

For the smaller offices,creating areas that promote focused work, from specially divided zones to open lounges and resting areas, becomes essential.

The employees come together to work through a project and when it is completed, they go separate ways to take on other tasks. This new definition implies that future offices should be designed in the same purpose. Comfortable working desks and office chairs, modular seats, armchairs and sofas that can be combined for the team work.