Younger Workers Eager to Return to Office While Affluent Gen Xers Resist
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Millennials and Gen Zers are making returning to the office a priority, wanting to network and advance their careers, while affluent Gen Xers are more resistant.
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Office occupancy has only recovered to about 64% of pre-pandemic levels as of January 2024, suggesting hybrid work is here to stay.
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"Educated Urbanites" (affluent 24-35 year old singles) exceeded their pre-COVID office presence in most major cities.
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Wealthy 45-54 year old Gen Xers have near pre-pandemic office attendance on average, but this drops in expensive cities, suggesting it's a choice not a necessity.
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Gen Xers, often in middle management roles, have significant influence on workplace trends as they communicate with senior and junior staff.