Office work originated in the 18th century and commonly features cubicle-shaped layouts. Large employers have encouraged returns to physical sites, arguing for culture and connection while also monitoring employee productivity. A Bupa survey of 8,000 workers found 45% of Gen Z respondents would consider roles with more social interaction, and 38% of Gen Z feel socially isolated because of their work circumstances. Influencers reported elevated loneliness, with 45% saying their work made them feel lonely and about a third contemplating a return to full-time traditional employment within five years. Some young workers actively seek offices for supportive colleagues and in-person socialising.
Is this about employers forcing people back into the office, citing culture and connection, but mostly wanting to check employees aren't slacking? It's true that there's been a push from big employers such as Amazon and Tesco over the past year to get people back on site, but this is different: in a new Bupa survey of 8,000 workers, 45% of gen Z respondents said they were considering looking for jobs with more social interaction.
Why? Because they're lonely: 38% of them feel socially isolated because of their work circumstances; that's more than other generations. I specifically applied for roles with a physical office where I have supportive colleagues, can socialise at lunchtimes and meet friends in the evenings, one gen Z worker explained. I thought they wanted to be TikTok content creators not corporate drones?
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