Gen Z in the workplace: are you ready for what's next?
Gen Z is not only the latest generation to join the workplace, but it will also soon make up the majority of the workforce around the world. In fact, predictions reveal this could happen by 2030, which isn't far away. Starting to understand what really drives this generation early on can make a difference in crafting meaningful tactics and strategies to harness their unique potential.
In this edition of the People Leaders newsletter, we explore the key traits and values of Gen Zers and how these manifest in a work environment.
We also explore the most effective strategies and methods to manage Gen Z employees and create a workplace culture that drives engagement, performance, and stability. Enjoy the reading!👋
🙋 Picked From Our Library
Top 10 Gen Z Characteristics HR Managers Should Know
As the newest generation to join the professional realm, Gen Z brings a unique set of characteristics, values, and expectations. Understanding these defining traits is the first step in learning how to harness the full power of Gen Z talent.
Managing Gen Z: How to Empower Digital Natives for Maximum Impact
What makes Gen Z employees so different from other generations? How do their unique values, needs, and aspirations impact their performance in the modern workplace? And how can people and HR managers adapt their strategies to help Gen Zers reach their full potential? You'll find the answers together with other insights in this article.
💡 Tips from HR Superstars
We hope this new column has already become a habit and that it provides helpful tips from other HR peers like yourself. In this edition, we've found useful Laurie Ruettimann's post highlighting that the biggest limitations when it comes to Gen Z are putting labels and believing stereotypes.
Laurie Ruettimann is a trailblazing author, speaker, and podcaster focused on work, leadership, well-being, and human resources. She is renowned for her candid approach to HR and leadership, and she actively advocates for workplace fairness and equality.
💛 Hand-picked articles we loved
Gallup: Generation Disconnected: Data on Gen Z in the Workplace
Today's young workers are tomorrow's leaders. To succeed in the long run, organizations need to meet their own needs and the developmental needs of their employees at the same time, in a way that makes sense for them.
EURES: Millennials and Gen Z in the Workplace: Similarities and Differences
The article explores the similarities and differences in how Millennials and Gen Zers approach work, so you can better recruit, retain and manage employees from these two demographics.
Deloitte: Hey Bosses: Here’s What Gen Z Actually Wants at Work
New research reveals a disconnect between what Generation Z actually wants at work and what their bosses think they want. As Gen Z increasingly enters the workforce, the authors explore the key challenges and gaps that leaders should address to support their newest generation of workers.
Forbes: Can 5 Generations Coexist in the Workplace?
Five generations are actively in the workforce. The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z bring different mindsets and expectations to the office. But what does each one want? And how can you make things work?
🌟 In the Spotlight
Raluca Apostol, CPO & Co-founder of Nestor, at WomenTech Global Conference 2023
We are excited to share with you that Raluca Apostol, CPO and co-founder at Nestor, was one of the speakers at the event organized by WomenTech Network, which focuses on empowering women in diverse roles across the technology industry, spanning from entry-level to top executive positions.
Raluca shared her unique insights on skills taxonomies for software engineering teams and explained why embracing a skills-based approach is the way forward in the ever-changing business world.
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1yWell said. Now, hire a Gen Z!