‘Gen Z’s greatest strength’ at work
This is a snippet from the weekly CNBC Make It Work newsletter, written by Ashton Jackson.
People from Gen Z often aren’t shy about speaking up and advocating for issues they care about in the workplace, like salary transparency or mental health.
This boldness might unsettle HR leaders and bosses — some have already called Gen Z the “most difficult” generation to work with. It can also be a real asset, according to Benjamin Granger, chief workplace psychologist and head of employee experience advisory services at Qualtrics.
“Gen Z’s greatest strength is that they’re more likely than other generations to challenge the status quo,” Granger says. “Those conversations and those experiences are where innovation and creativity happen.”
Twentysomethings have often challenged workplace norms set by their elders. There’s a new confidence and consideration in the way Gen Zers approach these conversations, though, Granger says.
When not done tactfully, speaking out can cause some negative repercussions. Granger’s advice: consider whether your manager or colleague can realistically take action on your suggestion. And reflect on whether your opinion can help the team or organization be more successful, not exclusively benefit you as the employee.
“Giving and receiving feedback can unlock different parts of you that you didn’t even know existed and benefit your professional growth,” says Granger. “Gen Zers, by embracing and initiating these conversations as much as they are, are catalyzing this growth in themselves.”
Check out the full story for more details on how Gen Z's outspokenness is one of their greatest strengths.
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3moGen Z is 1. **Tech-Savvy**: Embraces digital tools and remote work. 2. **Flexible**: Values work-life balance and flexible schedules. 3. **Purpose-Driven**: Seeks meaningful, impactful work. 4. **Entrepreneurial**: Interested in startups and freelancing. 5. **Continuous Learners**: Prioritizes professional growth. 6. **Collaborative**: Prefers teamwork and flat structures. 7. **Mental Health Advocates**: Values mental well-being. 8. **Inclusive**: Expects diversity and inclusion. 9. **Job Mobility**: Frequently switches jobs. 10. **Social Media Savvy**: Uses social platforms for networking. Growing up with a constant influx of information has led to shorter attention spans. They prefer quick, engaging content like short videos on TikTok. prioritizing travel, events, and unique activities, Frequently switches jobs. Adapting to Gen Z's work ethic is challenging for many companies when hiring them.😂
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3moAm I immature in business because I believe "being tactful enough" is and should be expected, Mr. Granger? Indeed, a fresh opinion (identified here as Gen-Zrs' strength) is sometimes helpful. But, mentoring, molding, vetting leads the Gen-Z business person to mature, resulting in compliance with the status quo - more times than not. Mediocrity is too often present in today's workforce, and this is mostly because it is a "job force". People's work belongs to them (a concept Gen-Zrs in general do not gravitate to), but to whom do their jobs belong?
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3moYet their business insights are incredibly distorted.