One way that anyone who is hiring Gen Z can make a difference – today – is to look at the Job Descriptions and see if they are totally honest and clear. Are they transparent about the job expectations? Or are there assumptions about new employees learning about the work culture once they arrive? What…
Generational Divides Don’t Have to Exist – Some Gen Z Choose Work with their Grandparents This blog post was inspired by my mother (my mother!) who sent me an article about grandparents working with their grandchildren. And it’s on the HuffPost website, so you know it’s eye-catching as well as true. Here’s the nugget that…
Gen Z Aren’t Resilient – Here’s How to Offer Advice and Critiques The Wall Street Journal’s article has a catchy headline, “Your Gen-Z Employee Isn’t Fooled by Your Compliment Sandwich,” alluding to the practice of offering criticism after a compliment and ending with another upbeat comment or statement. But it hides the true point of…
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In today’s multigenerational workplace, communication challenges arise. Leadership must take responsibility for bridging the generational gap. By promoting open communication, embracing flexibility, investing in training, and celebrating diversity, leaders can foster collaboration and productivity. Younger employees can also contribute by practicing active listening, being open to feedback, embracing technology, seeking mentors, and mentoring others.
In today’s multigenerational workplace, communication challenges arise. Leadership must take responsibility for bridging the generational gap. By promoting open communication, embracing flexibility, investing in training, and celebrating diversity, leaders can foster collaboration and productivity. Younger employees can also contribute by practicing active listening, being open to feedback, embracing technology, seeking mentors, and mentoring others.
Younger tech workers, comprised of the newly arrived Gen Z and younger Millennials, are the most flighty when it comes to jobs. Definitions first: Gen Z is the most recent generation to start entering the workforce, born during the late 1990s to the early 2000s (some sources say from 1997 – 2012). If you…
In a world where remote work has become the norm, many believed the office might be on the verge of extinction. But a recent shift in workplace preferences has taken many by surprise. An opinion piece in The New York Times recently explored the trend of Gen Z and Millennials showing a willingness to…
In a hyper-connected world where technology is deeply intertwined with our daily lives, the boundaries between work and personal life have become increasingly blurred. This shift has given rise to the concept of the “always-on” work culture, a phenomenon that particularly affects Generation Z and Millennials. The Tech.co article “Always-On Workplaces Cause Stress” highlights the…
In the current fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, organizations face significant challenges in attracting and retaining younger employees (specifically, Gen Z and younger Millennials). While this generation possesses unique skills, perspectives, and hungers for opportunities, many leaders seem oblivious to the fact that they do not appeal to this talent pool. In this post, we’ll…