Gen Z Workers Prefer 3.4 Days in Office with Focus on Wi-Fi and Transport, Savills Survey Shows
New Delhi, November 3, 2026: Gen Z office workers, born between 1997 and 2012, prefer spending an average of 3.4 days a week in the office, according to a press release detailing research from Savills World Research.
The report highlighted that Gen Z values high-quality Wi-Fi, proximity to public transport, and access to local amenities such as gyms and Pilates studios. While respondents across all generations currently attend the office roughly four days a week, Gen Z’s preference of 3.4 days is higher than that of Younger Millennials at 3.2 days and Elder Millennials at 3.3 days, while remaining close to Generation X and Baby Boomers at 3.5 days. Despite preferring more days in the workplace than Millennials, all Gen Z respondents noted that work-life balance remains moderately or extremely important.
High-quality Wi-Fi emerged as the most essential internal office amenity across all age groups. Younger employees prioritized public transport connections higher than older demographics, whereas older respondents placed greater value on meeting rooms. Savills noted that these trends suggest younger staff view the office as a hub for learning, development, and social connection.
Commute times were longest for Gen Z, with 46 per cent traveling 41 minutes or more, largely driven by affordable housing located outside city centers. Among nearby location features, restaurants scored highest across all age groups, but gyms, wellness centers, and Pilates studios held stronger appeal for Gen Z compared to health food stores or tennis courts.
Arvind Nandan, Managing Director, Research & Consulting, Savills India, said: “Gen Z’s workplace preferences highlight the importance of creating office environments that support collaboration, career development and employee well-being. As India’s workforce evolves, organisations will need to consider how workplace design, reliable technology and connectivity can make office attendance more meaningful. Access to public transport and nearby lifestyle amenities will also be important considerations in shaping workplaces that respond to the expectations of younger employees.”
Kelcie Sellers, Associate Director in Savills World Research team, added: “As Generation Z becomes a larger part of the workforce – with its oldest members of the generation turning 29 in 2026 – we see real estate markets increasingly looking to adapt to their preferences. As attitudes and preferences evolve across generations, developers, employers and governments must understand where meaningful differences exist and how these may affect demand.”
