Meet Generation Z. The Wall Street Journal describes them as “sober, industrious, and driven by money.” Born between 1995 and 2009, the oldest of Gen Z is already graduated from college and working. The focus of the workplace in recent years has been solely on Millennials — now the focus has begun to shift, with that attention going to incoming new talent. This generation may look similar to their predecessor, the Millennials, but they are vastly different. Read on to learn more about how Generation Z will transform the world of work.
A new kind of workplace
“Out with the old and in with the new.” That’s the mantra for this generation. For those who are wondering what Gen Zers value most, we have listed five ways that this new cohort of talent will shape the workplace.
- 1. Inclusivity. This is a diverse generation. NPR reported new data showing post-Millennials currently between ages six to 21 and found a whopping 48% are from communities of color. Since diversity is the norm with Gen Z and neurodivergent hiring is on the rise, employers will have to adapt. Moreover, 63% of Generation Z feel it is most important to work with people with diverse education and skill levels, meaning they take the ethics of the workplace seriously.
