58% of Gen Z employees switch between different workspaces during the day. Young employees no longer want a fixed desk, but an ecosystem of flexible spaces.
For Generation Z, hyper-flexibility no longer means only the freedom to choose where they work from, but also the ability to use different workspaces throughout the day, depending on the task, their mood and energy levels, as well as their need for interaction and collaboration. Almost 58% of Gen Z employees in Romania say that the working style that suits them best involves switching between different workspaces during the day, both across various areas within the office and between the office and other locations, according to a Genesis Property survey conducted on a nationwide sample of 1,146 respondents. However, only 3 in 10 employees currently say they have this option.
The trend reflects the transformation in the way younger generations work and increases the need for versatile workplace ecosystems that integrate multiple types of spaces adapted to the future of work. Such ecosystems can offer employees greater freedom and flexibility to alternate between focus work and collaboration, social interaction or energy recovery, while also providing the support they need to grow professionally.
The shift is also visible in young employees’ expectations regarding the workplace. Nearly 6 in 10 want the freedom to work dynamically from anywhere within the office, while 35% say they need to be able to personalise their activity throughout the day according to their mood, energy levels and collaboration needs. The data therefore confirms that, for younger generations, flexibility is no longer perceived as an additional benefit, but as a necessary condition for performance and professional growth.
“Gen Z’s hyper-flexibility is transforming both the role and the architecture of the office, from a standardised space into a flexible ecosystem adapted to the future of work. For young employees, flexibility does not mean the absence of the office, but the freedom to use the workplace in a way that supports creativity, energy, balance and, above all, collaboration and professional growth. We are seeing a growing need for work environments that allow a natural alternation between individual focus, interaction and professional development. In this context, the office becomes a catalyst for the dynamic interplay between multiple types of activities and experiences”, said Elena Panait, Head of Leasing & ComYunitY, Genesis Property.
For 40% of young people, the office is a place that provides energy and a different experience compared to working from home, while 32.5% of respondents see it as an environment for collaboration, interaction and connection. This confirms the transition from the traditional office towards a workplace focused on relationships and meaningful experiences. Looking ahead, 62.5% of Gen Z employees believe the office should increasingly evolve towards greater flexibility, so as to support both different individual working styles and collaboration, interaction and team connection.
Green areas and relaxation spaces are the most important facilities for 52.5% of Gen Z respondents, followed by multifunctional campuses with adjacent amenities such as cafés or spaces for sports and social interaction (40%), and dedicated focus and deep-work areas separated from interaction zones (37.5%), according to the Genesis Property survey. At the same time, 3 in 10 respondents point to a growing need for modular spaces and informal work areas, while 25% believe the trend towards activity-based workplaces will continue to gain momentum. The data confirms that the new generation no longer sees the office merely as a place where they deliver results, but as an environment that helps them recharge, connect and grow professionally.
The Genesis Property survey on working patterns and employees’ professional expectations in 2026 was conducted online at the beginning of this year, on a total sample of 1,146 internet users in Romania. More than 53% of respondents were men, 76% were employees without management roles, and almost 33% had a net income of over 6,000 lei.
Source – https://www.romaniajournal.ro/amp/business/survey-gen-z-is-rewriting-the-workplace-playbook/