Designing for an intergenerational healthcare workforce

AHA reports that more than 60 percent of employers are experiencing tension between employees from different generations


The American Hospital Association reports that more than 60 percent of employers are experiencing tension between employees from different generations, according to an article on the Control Engineering website.

A recent panel about the generational issues facing healthcare organizations from both a patient and workplace perspective, discussed options for designing for an intergenerational healthcare staff. They included:

• Providing flexible workspace options that can adjust based on work and generation type

• Focusing on workplace themes that employees value across generations, such as access to natural light

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December 9, 2016


Topic Area: Architecture


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