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commercial real estate service office vancouver bcThe millennial employee is often characterized by their desire for flexibility, work-life balance and the integration of technology into every aspect of life, not just their work. They also represent the largest generation in the Canadian workforce, making up 36.8% of our country’s workforce, as of 2014. 
 
As a result, it's no wonder that their priorities are influencing the modern workplace. This not only applies to daily operations and company 
culture, but also office layouts as well.
 
Here are three millennial-inspired office trends impacting the commercial real estate sector today:
 
Millennials want flexibility
One of the things that millennials value most in a career is flexibility. They want to be able to make their own hours, 
customize their workflow or even work from home. But, this also translates to their office environments too. For example, when they are working on-site, they want flexible workspaces that are easy to move, feature multi-use furniture and a space that allows for the quick shuffling of tech equipment.
 
Millennials want to be invested and inspired by their work
Compared to their generational counterparts, millennials want to feel deeply invested and inspired by their work. As a result, many millennial-focused office environments feature inspirational spaces that include values-based imagery, brainstorming areas, as well as large gathering spaces to host events, as a way to build community, foster creativity and maintain a positive company culture.
 
Millennials want collaborative spaces
Similar to feeling part of the greater good, millennials also want office environments that break down barriers and spark collaboration between all people. This is a shift from older, less preferred hierarchical environments, with corner offices and cubicle farms, to wide open spaces that are less intimidating, more egalitarian and offer more opportunities for teamwork. 
 
To learn more about office trends and how they are impacting the commercial real estate sector in the Lower Mainland, please contact our Vancouver office to speak with an associate. Or, if you are interested in viewing current listings for commercial properties across British Columbia, please click here to visit our Property Search portal.

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