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Managing Gen Z in the Workplace: Key Strategies for Success
Don’t fall for stereotypes and myths about Gen Z, and create a positive work environment that benefits both your employees and your business 🚀
Figuring out how to effectively lead the growing Gen Z workforce is the management struggle of the day. This is not a new issue though — Leaders have had to find ways to bridge the generational gap since time immemorial, and as the world accelerates, the ability to do so becomes increasingly important.
To paint a picture, the average age of those in leadership positions today is around 46 years old, which puts them in the Gen X generation. On the other hand, Gen Z’s entering the workforce are around 18 years old, making them the children of the current leaders ( source). It’s not hard to imagine the challenges that arise when you have to be managed by someone who could be your parent. While many Gen Zs may be managed by millennials (which softens the divide), on average, they will be reporting to the latchkey kids.
Why should you care?Well, It’s up to us as leaders to understand their needs, to be flexible, and to provide the support and mentorship that they need to succeed. If we can do that, I believe that we can build a better, more innovative workforce that will help us tackle the challenges of today (and tomorrow). With the right mindset and…
