Inforum Winter 2011 Women and the New
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Inforum Winter 2011 Women and the New
Winter 2011 a Sphere Trending publication in association with: ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com © 2011 Sphere Trending. All rights reserved. The text, graphics and information (“Content”) provided in this work are furnished by Sphere Trending for educational and internal research purposes only, in order to give meaning and dimension to the trends discussed herein. Content may also be subject to the copyright, trademark and other proprietary rights of third parties. Any use, display, reproduction, publication or preparation of derivative works incorporating or based upon any Content without prior authorization from Sphere Trending and/or the applicable third party violates U.S. and foreign copyright laws. Without limitation, reproduction or publication include, color or non-color photocopying, printing, scanning, faxing, and mail, email or Internet posting or distribution of any such Content. ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 2 women survive the recession Women are the positive demographic coming out of this most recent recession as they continue to make headway as entrepreneurs, in advanced education and earnings. New challenges come from a rise in Elder Care responsibilities, generational workplace adjustments, the increasing role of technology and a need to balance it all. TRENDSPOTTING! Elea Blake cosmetics in Chattanooga is run by entrepreneur who creates custom beauty products & skin care a new way of working & living From the rise in the ‗personal business‘ segment (a business of one) to new tools for communication, the workplace is changing to be anywhere, anytime and anyway. Home is evolving for new ways of working, office space is downsizing and remixing, and new communities are being developed to include actual businesses as part of the space. TRENDSPOTTING! Smallworks laneway homes in Vancouver are garage-sized structures built on the existing lot of a single-family dwelling to be used by boomerang kids, aging family members, caregivers, or renters ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 3 gen now women in the workforce good news! ―There is a bright spot in American demographic trends: single, childless women in their twenties who are much more likely to graduate from college than their male counterparts and now are earning 108% of their male peers‖ COALESSE AT NEOCON 2011 ICF GROUP AT NEOCON As the gender gap continues to close, office furniture manufacturers and designers are deliberately changing their range of furniture and office items to reflect a more feminine aesthetic James Chung / Research Advisor‘s technology is a priority The Cisco Connected World Study (a survey of 3,000 college students & young professionals) revealed that one in three college students and young professionals consider the Internet to be as important as air, water, food, and shelter. Many respondents cite a mobile device as ―the most important technology‖ in their lives Seven of 10 employees have ―friended‖ their managers and coworkers on Facebook Two of five students have not bought a physical book (except textbooks) in two years Most respondents have a Facebook account and check it at least once a day ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 4 Gen X - A generation that is overworked and under-rewarded Bloomberg Businessweek bridging the gap Gen X workers are best positioned to bridge both the world of the Zoomer worker and the Gen Now worker. Some Gen-Xers have surpassed their Zoomer counterparts in the corporate hierarchy, finding themselves in an equally awkward position and asking: "How can I manage someone who is ten to twenty years older than I am?― “The fate of Gen X may be to become the all-important traffic cops, assuming responsibility for brokering between the generations on either side of them to keep traffic moving along.” At the same time, Gen-X managers are showing Gen Now the ropes, while often finding that this younger set values the end product more than they value the time they spend at the office and that they may not expect to sacrifice their highly prized work/home-life balance in order to advance their career. Meno Consulting ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 5 multiple roles Even with the substantial growing role men have assumed in household and child caring responsibilities, women remain the primary caregivers for children or aging family members, moving in and out of that role throughout their lifetimes. Eldercare is an important issue for Zoomer women in today's work force as they become 3 Gen caregivers (themselves, adult children and aging parents). Analysts contend that many businesses lose valuable production from the estimated 30 percent of working Americans who have to contend with the needs of elderly parents and other relatives. relevant solutions New ways of providing solutions to today‘s working mom: Amsterdambased Foodzy tracks and rewards healthy and fun eating habits with badges; element of fun – such as rewards for eating cake on one‘s birthday or barbecuing multiple meals over the course of the summer, all while competing against friends if you want. FOODZY via Springwise ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 6 the personal business The ―personal business,‖ which is a new term to describe a business with no employees, is growing in numbers and in economic influence. These businesses now number roughly 20 million – how to market to a business of one INTUIT Sept 2011 Worldwide, there are 820 co-working spaces as independent professionals and those with workplace flexibility seek out places for community and interaction 15-20 million are road warriors/mobile workers (cars addressing a need for work spaces) 72% check business email outside of work hours (connected 24/7 to the office – the new norm) 61% often use a computer/laptop at night in bed (changes in bedroom furniture to address this fact) By 2015, half of all devices on U.S. corporate networks will be mobile (the ability to work anywhere, anytime, anyway) SVP MOBILE SYSTEMS Mesa del Sol is a 12,900-acre mixed-use district located in Albuquerque: designed for 100,000 people and as a hub for creatives, it represents a new concept in communities where businesses are part of the concept, creating a new ‗4th workplace‖ (#1 Home; #2 Office; #3 Public Spaces) ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 7 did you know…? OFS NEOCON 2011 Small space office designs, shared spaces and flexible spaces were key at NeoCon 2011 – even wirelessly powered furniture making sitting at any desk, anywhere a reality! KI - NEOCON 2011 As employees become more mobile, the average amount of space per employee nationwide, in all industries, has dropped to 250 square feet from 400 square feet in 1985. Within 10 years, that is expected to drop further, to 150 square feet. New York Times Jan. 2011 On the days that they worked, 24% of employed persons did some or all of their work at home, and 83% did some or all of their work at their workplace (no difference between men & women) Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 With more than 25 billion mobile apps estimated to be sold in 2011 (versus 10 billion in 2010), small business apps are the new, must-have marketing tool IPAD HOLDER / L‘EDITO (MAISON 2011) ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 8 staying in touch Woman significantly lead men when it comes to social networking: 68% of women and 54% of men use social media to stay in touch with their friends. 60% of women and 42% of men use social media to stay in touch with their family. 34% of women and 22% of men use social media to stay in touch with their coworkers. early adopters REBTEL Sept 2011 53% of young women (Gen Y) identified themselves as early adopters. One researcher noted they are ―the first to try new technologies, even before they become mainstream.‖ (Adage) First adult generation with ‗Gender Equality‘: experts believe that the frequency in which women are starting to embrace technology is not all that surprising, considering social media sites and other platforms are more about building relationships and staying in touch with others. ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 9 seeking out uplifting feelings Women over-index for consumption of digital news content, but when it comes to streaming video, they are more compelled to seek out absorbing, entertaining news content (time-shifted TV, movies, funny videos). To escape the stress of the work day, women turn to surfing, looking at videos cuteroulette.com curates cute videos in a ‗chat roulette‘ style – you never know what cuteness will appear on your screen! of cute animals, reading jokes and other “happy things.” These A Nielsen study revealed that Internet online activities balance out use among working women with kids – their day and contribute to their a group that might otherwise have the overall sense of well-being. new services What creative services can you offer to uplift someone‘s mood? Feeling weighed down least available time to spend online – was extremely strong. Moreover, women aged 35 to 44 had stronger digital activity – outpacing their younger counterparts in this category. by emotional baggage? A new web service (secretly a music site) offers a quick pick-me-up. Simply upload your drama to Emotional Bag Check—whether your burden relates to relationships, school, or work—and you'll get advice from a stranger in the form of a song she hand-picked to help you cope. http://emotionalbagcheck.com Kraft created an online talk show with the semi-iconic Soleil Moon Frye (80‘s TV character Punky Brewster). The web series, titled HerSay, ran weekly featuring Kraft brands, including Jell-O and Chips Ahoy! The goal of the show is ―to be a part of conversations‖ that moms are having online today. www.hersay.com ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 10 women-owned small businesses INTUIT Sept 2011 Women-owed small businesses will generate up to 57% of the 9.72 million small business jobs that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects will be created between 2009 and 2018. A study conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration examined characteristics of male and female small business owners: While men had more experience prior to starting their business, women were more likely to have positive revenues. INTUIT Sept 2011 Men were more likely to spend extra effort looking for business opportunities and women were more likely to prefer low-risk businesses. ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 11 women in the workforce Until the mid-1960s, fewer than half of women worked in any capacity outside of the home. Today, more than 70 percent of American women are working for wages. (The Hamilton Project) higher education Women in the workforce first surpassed men in obtaining college degrees in 2006 when 34 percent of working women held bachelor's degrees, compared to 33 percent of men. INTUIT Sept 2011 then In one out of five married couples, the wife earns more than the husband. That's a huge shift in 40 years, when this was the case in just 4 percent of American marriages. now PEW RESEARCH These numbers continue to favor women According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, 37 percent of employed women have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 35 percent of men. a desk designed for laptop bags as seen at NeoCon 2011 / Steelcase ©2011 Sphere Trending, LLC 1116 VOORHEIS RD. WATERFORD, MI 48328 www.spheretrending.com 12 © 2011 Sphere Trending. All rights reserved. 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