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Cultural Differences and Generations in Workplace Design

This study evaluates office occupiers' needs and preferences, focusing on cultural differences and generation gaps in workplace design. It identifies critical factors for organizations to consider at individual and organizational levels. The study explores how cultural differences and generations influence the physical, virtual, and behavioral aspects of the workplace, examining Hofstede's 5 Cultural Dimensions. By addressing nationality, ethnicity, and citizenship, it provides insights for companies to enhance workplace design. Real estate companies across countries can benefit from this research to tailor workplace preferences and needs for different generations. The study involves focus groups, questionnaires, interviews, and observations to gather data on multi-generational and gender aspects of cultural differences. The project includes stages such as literature review, UK research, international comparisons, and tool development. Contact Bee Gan at Bee.Gan@tkk.fi for more information.

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Cultural Differences and Generations in Workplace Design

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  1. ERES 2009 An evaluation of office occupiers' needs and preferences- A study on the influences of cultural differences and generations in workplace design Bee Yee Gan Helsinki University of Technology Dr Barry P Haynes Sheffield Hallam University

  2. This study is part of the Preferences Research Project Aim of the project is to identify and understand the occupiers’ needs and preferences (individual and organisation level) Aim of this study is to explore the influences of the cultural differences and generation gaps in workplace design What are the critical factors the organisation needs to be aware of? introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

  3. introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A Generation Cultural/Generation/Age Cultural/Generation/Age

  4. Cultural differences can be related to physical, virtual and behavioural aspects of the workplace The Hofstede's 5 Cultural Dimensions - Power Distance Index, Individualism, Masculinity, Uncertainty Avoidance Index and Long Term Orientation Definition – Nationality/ Ethnicity/ Citizenship introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

  5. introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A Canon Electronics • "A company will do well if you get rid of the chairs and computers“ - Hisashi Sakamaki

  6. introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

  7. Age or generation? introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

  8. Real Estate companies Countries Preferences & Needs Focus Group Questionnaire Interview Observation introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A Cultural Differences Multi-Generation Gender

  9. introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A Generation Cultural/Generation/Age Cultural/Generation/Age

  10. Stage 1 – Liteature Review (sociological perspective to workplace) Stage 2 – Research in UK Stage 3 – International comparison Stage 4 – Age & Generation Stage 5 – Tool development introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

  11. Thank you Contact details Bee Gan Bee.Gan@tkk.fi introduction cultural differences generation methodology conclusion Q & A

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