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The Gen Z conundrum: How HR can welcome this very different generation
- HR faces challenges in managing Gen Z employees, with over half of managers reporting frustration and stress in handling them.
- Gen Zers, surrounded by technology and shaped by a global pandemic, view the world differently, leading to disconnects in the workplace.
- Key areas of difference with Gen Z include work/life balance, where they value flexibility and challenge traditional norms.
- Gen Z's influence has shifted focus to flexible work arrangements, with a preference for hybrid models post-pandemic.
- Employers need to respect employees' time off and support genuine work/life integration to retain younger workers.
- Personalized wellbeing programs are crucial for Gen Z, who are more open about their stressors and seek holistic approaches.
- Gen Z emphasizes the importance of proper guidance in health decisions, requiring proactive healthcare support from employers.
- The technical expertise of Gen Z necessitates tech-driven employee experiences from hiring to benefits self-service.
- Employers must demonstrate authenticity in living out their values to attract and retain Gen Z talent, who value transparency and social responsibility.
- HR plays a vital role in understanding and adapting to the preferences of Gen Z in the workplace to foster engagement and retention.
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