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Volume 1, Issue 3 - November 2025

Study on Gen Z's Perception of Workplace Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Office Designs

Paper ID: CRSIJ25000031

Author(s): Ayushi Suthar, Dr Jignesh Vidani

Category: Environment

Research Area: Eco Friendly Design

Pages: 52-74

Published Date: 14-11-2025

Volume/Issue: Volume 1 Issue 3 November -2025

ISSN (Online): 3108-1584

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between age and sustainability-related workplace perceptions to understand how demographic differences influence attitudes toward eco-friendly office design, green employer practices, and sustainable work culture. Using correlation and significance testing, eleven hypotheses were examined to identify the extent to which age affects sustainability preferences among employees. The findings revealed that only two relationships between age and the importance of sustainability practices when choosing an employer, and between age and comfort with plant-based or natural office environments were statistically significant, both showing negative correlations. This indicates that younger employees place slightly greater emphasis on sustainability and biophilic office features compared to older respondents. However, the absence of significant relationships in most variables suggests that sustainability has become a universal organizational value transcending generational boundaries. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of sustainable human resource management (SHRM) and organizational behavior by emphasizing that sustainability is not confined to any particular age group but has become an embedded cultural norm in modern workplaces. Practically, the results encourage organizations to implement inclusive sustainability strategies that appeal to all employees while highlighting green initiatives to attract younger talent. The study concludes that sustainability awareness is now a shared value across age groups, reflecting a collective cultural shift toward environmental responsibility. Future research should expand to other demographic and organizational factors to further explore sustainability perceptions across industries and regions.

Keywords

Sustainability, Workplace Perceptions, Age, Organizational Behaviour, Green Practices

Citations

Ayushi Suthar, Dr Jignesh Vidani, "Study on Gen Z's Perception of Workplace Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Office Designs", Cosmo Research & Science International Journal, vol. Jul-25, no. 1, pp. 52-74, 2025.

Ayushi Suthar, Dr Jignesh Vidani (2025). Study on Gen Z's Perception of Workplace Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Office Designs. Cosmo Research & Science International Journal, Jul-25(1), 52-74.

Ayushi Suthar, Dr Jignesh Vidani. "Study on Gen Z's Perception of Workplace Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Office Designs." Cosmo Research & Science International Journal, vol. Jul-25, no. 1, 2025, pp. 52-74.

BibTeX
                @article{CRSIJ25000031,
                  author = {Ayushi Suthar, Dr Jignesh Vidani},
                  title = {Study on Gen Z's Perception of Workplace Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Office Designs},
                  journal = {Cosmo Research and Science International Journal},
                  year = {2025},
                  volume = {1},
                  number = {3},
                  pages = {52-74},
                  issn = {3108-1584},
                  url = {https://cosmorsij.com/published/CRSIJ25000031.pdf},
                  abstract = {This study investigates the relationship between age and sustainability-related workplace perceptions to understand how demographic differences influence attitudes toward eco-friendly office design, green employer practices, and sustainable work culture. Using correlation and significance testing, eleven hypotheses were examined to identify the extent to which age affects sustainability preferences among employees. The findings revealed that only two relationships between age and the importance of sustainability practices when choosing an employer, and between age and comfort with plant-based or natural office environments were statistically significant, both showing negative correlations. This indicates that younger employees place slightly greater emphasis on sustainability and biophilic office features compared to older respondents. However, the absence of significant relationships in most variables suggests that sustainability has become a universal organizational value transcending generational boundaries. The study contributes to the theoretical understanding of sustainable human resource management (SHRM) and organizational behavior by emphasizing that sustainability is not confined to any particular age group but has become an embedded cultural norm in modern workplaces. Practically, the results encourage organizations to implement inclusive sustainability strategies that appeal to all employees while highlighting green initiatives to attract younger talent. The study concludes that sustainability awareness is now a shared value across age groups, reflecting a collective cultural shift toward environmental responsibility. Future research should expand to other demographic and organizational factors to further explore sustainability perceptions across industries and regions.},
                  keywords = {Sustainability, Workplace Perceptions, Age, Organizational Behaviour, Green Practices},
                  month = {November
}
        }      

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