MUSCATINE, Iowa, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Walk into many offices these days and you’ll likely find three or even four generations working side by side — each having its own outlook and needs. But each group has different expectations for the workplace: what they want from employers, how they want to structure their days and even the kinds of furnishings and amenities they prefer.

For instance, the work styles of many baby boomers (and especially the generation preceding them, born before 1945, but are still working), differ from Gen Y. How people studied in college or even high school tends to stay with them as a worker. Some Boomers prefer quiet areas such as in a private office that convey their rise through the organizational ranks. Younger Gen Y workers prefer collaborative areas that allow them to use their social networking skills and provide flexibility when and where they work. continue reading...