Generation Z in the Workplace: Part Two
Born between 1995 and 2010, the oldest members of Generation Z are now entering the workplace, and this newest generation of young professionals is different from the generations before them.
The good news? Many of the qualities that set Generation Z apart also make them extremely adaptable and useful in the workplace. We discussed the Generation’s pragmatism in the last post. Here are some more of the qualities that will make Generation Z workers an asset to your organization.
Generation Z in the Workplace: Part One
Just when it seemed like the workplace had finally adjusted to Millennials, Generation Z has started arriving. Born between 1995 and 2010, the oldest members of Generation Z are 23 years old and beginning to enter the professional workplace. And — surprise, surprise!— they’re just as different from Millennials as Millennials are from previous generations.
Engaging with Millennials in the Workplace: Key Takeaways
Workplaces in every industry always have to make changes to accommodate a new generation of employees—those who see the world a bit differently than the previous generations. The Millennial generation, defined as people born between 1980 and 2000, has been the subject of much hand-wringing as employers attempt to utilize the many strengths of this generation, while accommodating differences not always easily understood by older coworkers. Let’s review some of the main themes that we’ve discussed in our series of posts on Millennials in the workplace.
Helping Millennials ‘Fail Forward’
They’re the self-esteem generation. The generation whose helicopter parents stood ready to swoop in to kiss every skinned knee and confront every perceived unfairness. So, is it any wonder that Millennials tend to not handle failure with aplomb?
