Generation Z: 7 reasons why they require a special approach at the workplace

"Generation Z" is the generation that comes after millennials and consists of people born approximately from the mid-1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. From a job market perspective, this generation deserves attention as many of its members are now of the age when they are starting work and thus becoming an increasingly important part of the workforce. However, this group has its own specific features that you need to be aware of when hiring.

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Connection to the network

While millennials are said to be accustomed from a young age to being online non-stop, we might say that generation Z was born already connected. This of course has an impact on many factors in their behaviour and the way they perceive the world.

Disconnection from the elderly

According to Forbes, generation Z lives in virtual groups disconnected from people who do not accept them. Therefore they are rarely in touch with elderly people or different opinion groups, and this might have a negative impact on how they get along with colleagues at work.

Virtual and digital worlds

For generation Z the virtual and digital worlds are equally as real as the physical world, with all its positives and negatives. This means that they can easily embrace a well set up electronic system at your company.

Quick adaptation

Generation Z is capable of short hyper-concentration that allows them to understand in a very short time how a certain system functions and to sort out large amounts of information.

Sense of social responsibility

The young generation has a very high sense of social responsibility. Thanks to globalisation they see world problems as their own and so you should adapt the communication of company values accordingly.

Change as a life style

For generation Z, change is a fact of life. The speed of change and development does not shock them; on the contrary, they move very efficiently in this environment and are able to accept changes very well.

Problems with long-term planning

Fragmented concentration and the overall pace of life of generation Z means members of this generation need a bit of help with long-term planning.

 

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