Preparing the Workplace for Gen Z

PREPARING THE WORKPLACE FOR GENERATION Z 31 So how will the workplace need to respond to be ready for this powerful, large, globally connected and diverse group? They're almost here. Tentatively labeled Generation Z or iGen, the next generation of workers was born after 1995 and already numbers more than 60 million - but they're still growing. They'll hit the workforce in full force in 2019, when 30 million of them could be occupying income-earning positions. Boomers 76M Gen X 55M Millennials 66M Gen Z 61M 1946 - 1964 1965 - 1981 1981 - 1994 1995 - Current Globally-connected and tech-designed spaces Can juggle up to 5 screens at once: Biggest tech distractions: Q) 1ST IM f)2ND Facebook - - - --- 1003 computer, phone, tablet, watch and more! O 3RD Email Preference for Use tech to reach goals and solve problems hands-on projects Spaces that encourage feedback and group work Prefer in-person communication with management: In Person R 51% Email @ 16% Prefer small, defined workgroups with a peer leader 11% They want their voices heard: 61% believe they should be listened to by managers Customizable spaces that also provide privacy Having a traditional office is less important 28% of Generation Z feel it's important vs 45% of Millennials Where should their commute take them? 1ST 2ND 3RD Corporate Co-Working Home Prefer private online Crave leadership: only 46% want managers to let them work independently tools and ones that self-destruct EB eventboard.io Sources: http://www.cassandradaily.com/life/now-available-the-winterspring-2015-cassandra-report/ https://www.knoll.com/knollnewsdetail/what-comes-after-y-generation-z-arriving-to-the-office-soon http://millennialbranding.com/2014/geny-genz-global-workplace-expectations-study/ http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/247115 http://www.marketingteacher.com/the-six-living-generations-in-america/ http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/01/16/this-year-millennials-will-overtake-baby-boomers/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-jacoby/tips-for-managing-generat_b_6897516.html