New Demographics New Workspace

Myerson, Jeremy; Bichard, Jo-Anne

doi:10.4324/9781315597928

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“…Our finding regarding need for privacy seems to confirm the idea, put forward by Pullen [ 29 ], that this might be due to an increased sensitivity to auditory and visual distractions at greater ages. In addition, our finding regarding age seems to match with the observation that older knowledge workers particularly miss quiet spaces to contemplate and recuperate [ 54 ]. Our finding regarding age contradicts the expectations of Wohlers and Hertel [ 2 ], based on the more active coping strategies and better self-regulation skills found in older workers compared with younger workers.…”

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“…The share of older workers will grow in many organizations in the near future, especially in European countries, due to demographic changes and regulations that push retirement age up [ 55 ]. The distinct privacy needs of an ageing workforce [ 54 ], together with the increasing value of ‘deep work’ (i.e., individual focus work) within the emerging knowledge economy [ 56 ], should urge practitioners to effectively resolve privacy issues in ABW environments.…”

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Individual differences in satisfaction with activity-based work environments

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Satisfaction with activity-based work environments (ABW environments) often falls short of expectations, with striking differences among individual workers. A better understanding of these differences may provide clues for optimising satisfaction with ABW environments and associated organisational outcomes. The current study was designed to examine how specific psychological needs, job characteristics, and demographic variables relate to satisfaction with ABW environments. Survey data collected at seven organizations in the Netherlands (N = 551) were examined using correlation and regression analyses. Significant correlates of satisfaction with ABW environments were found: need for relatedness (positive), need for privacy (negative), job autonomy (positive), social interaction (positive), internal mobility (positive), and age (negative). Need for privacy appeared to be a powerful predictor of individual differences in satisfaction with ABW environments. These findings underline the importance of providing work environments that allow for different work styles, in alignment with different psychological need strengths, job characteristics, and demographic variables. Improving privacy, especially for older workers and for workers high in need for privacy, seems key to optimizing satisfaction with ABW environments.

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“…Driven by changes in the nature of work (e.g. Myerson et al , 2016), there has been a shift toward open-plan offices in organizations to achieve cost reduction and encourage collaboration among workers. Yet, open-plan offices have been found to negatively affect employee well-being (Bodin Danielsson and Bodin, 2008; Kim and de Dear, 2013), among other outcome measures.…”

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Growth factors of the coworking industry: the case of Prague

Mayerhoffer

2020

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PurposeThe global coworking industry is currently growing at a rapid pace. Similarly, Prague is witnessing an influx of global coworking operators who entered the market since 2018 and are expanding significantly. The purpose of this paper is to investigate enabling factors for this growth.Design/methodology/approachAfter a brief review of coworking and relevant typologies of its various forms, the paper conducts a narrative review of the coworking industry in Prague and its socioeconomic situation. This is subsequently linked in a discussion on growth factors that have facilitated the growth of the coworking industry of Prague.FindingsWith global coworking brands expanding in Prague's coworking industry by primarily targeting corporate teams, they benefit from favorable socioeconomic conditions in Prague as an attractive destination for businesses, which increasingly opt for coworking spaces to reap its positive benefits.Research limitations/implicationsDue to the conceptual approach and specific case of Prague, the discussions lack generalizability.Practical implicationsThe paper provides valuable insight into the enabling growth factors that can serve practitioners to better predict and react to potential future developments, as well as provide an additional perspective in evaluating corporate real estate.Originality/valueThe paper contributes to the still underresearched field of coworking by investigating enabling growth factors in a macroeconomic context.

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“…For example, Salesforce has dedicated dog-friendly zones, HubSpot has coffee and beer gardens and Intuit has an outdoor patio and reflection garden. Following these examples, the leaders of companies are increasingly trying to design buildings and workspaces in ways that attract employees and provide a positive, comfortable and engaging place to work (Myerson et al , 2010; Zelinsky, 2002). The expectation is that employees who are comfortable at work will be more motivated, productive employees (Vishcer, 2008).…”

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Relationship of immediate workspace and environmental workplace with organizational citizenship behaviors

Carter¹,

Harman²,

Walter

et al. 2020

JMP

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of immediate workspace satisfaction (IWS) and environmental workplace quality (EWQ) on perceived organizational support (POS), engagement and organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs). In this paper, we draw on social exchange theory and environmental psychology to propose IWS and EWQ as drivers of employee OCBs.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with 1,206 full-time employees. The EWQ measure was assessed with a randomly selected calibration sample (n = 603). Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the hypothesized model (n = 603).FindingsIWS and EWQ both are positively related to employees’ OCBs. For IWS, the effect was fully mediated by POS while POS and engagement partially mediated the EWQ–OCB relationship.Research limitations/implicationsThe survey was conducted at one point in time and may introduce common method variance.Practical implicationsHigh-quality, satisfying workspace and workplace environments motivate employee OCBs through POS and work engagement.Originality/valueThis study introduces a scale for measuring EWQ. Empirical evidence provided to support the effects of two contextual perceptions—IWS and EWQ—on employee discretionary behaviors.

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New Demographics New Workspace

Cited by 9 publications

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Individual differences in satisfaction with activity-based work environments

Individual differences in satisfaction with activity-based work environments

Growth factors of the coworking industry: the case of Prague

Relationship of immediate workspace and environmental workplace with organizational citizenship behaviors

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