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Manage with a difference!
After every 15-20 years, a generation changes. A new generation enters the workforce, each bringing certain strengths and weaknesses. This may be the first time where many organizations have all four generations working together. This generation has experienced the pandemic, which has shaped their thought processes and how they view life and work.
The pandemic has also changed management's perception of the future of the work world.
Understanding Gen Z in the Workforce
Much has been discussed and written about today's Gen Z workforce. Their attitude towards work, their inclination for independence, their strong reliance on social media, their desire for work-life balance, and their emphasis on pursuing their dreams and life goals have been in focus. There are also many myths about this generation that have taken up considerable space in organizations. Managers from earlier generations often make mistakes in understanding this workforce correctly. Unless today's managers understand them well, it may be like experimenting with the unknown. Managers fail to recognize their strengths in technology and understanding the nuances of their work habits.
In reality, this workforce is logical and analytical. They are tomorrow's managers. They seek immediate recognition and payoff. Most see their jobs as opportunities to learn, grow, and fulfill aspirations. They are self-centered, less tied to the organization, and do not appreciate a strong emphasis on corporate hierarchical structures and authoritative leadership. They have little loyalty to the organization and are not intimidated by authority. They are tech-savvy, constantly connected to social media, practical, living in the present, quick learners, engaged, and deliver results.
Challenges in Managing Gen Z
Keeping this generation engaged is the biggest challenge for managers. Managers must understand that they are not going to change; managers and organizations must change and take initiatives to align with their thought processes. Managers need to provide a result-driven work environment where the focus is on outcomes and productivity during work hours. Hence, moonlighting, aside from legal considerations, is a highly debated issue among Gen Z and employers, especially in the IT sector, which has largely shifted to a hybrid work model. Their expectation of empowerment is merely an expression of their desire to be free from constant micromanagement, which stifles their creativity. The stricter the management enforces rules, the more severe the resentment might become.
Conclusion
This edition's cover story is an attempt to comprehensively understand and decode Gen Z. Industry experts and senior HR professionals have shared their thoughts and suggested ways for managers to handle this new generation.
If you like it, please let us know. If not, well, let us know that too.
Happy Reading!
Regards,
**Location**: Delhi, India
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181Manage with a difference!
After every 15-20 years, a generation changes. A new generation enters the workforce, each bringing certain strengths and weaknesses. This may be the first time where many organizations have all four generations working together. This generation has experienced the pandemic, which has shaped their thought processes and how they view life and work.
The pandemic has also changed management's perception of the future of the work world.
Understanding Gen Z in the Workforce
Much has been discussed and written about today's Gen Z workforce. Their attitude towards work, their inclination for independence, their strong reliance on social media, their desire for work-life balance, and their emphasis on pursuing their dreams and life goals have been in focus. There are also many myths about this generation that have taken up considerable space in organizations. Managers from earlier generations often make mistakes in understanding this workforce correctly. Unless today's managers understand them well, it may be like experimenting with the unknown. Managers fail to recognize their strengths in technology and understanding the nuances of their work habits.
In reality, this workforce is logical and analytical. They are tomorrow's managers. They seek immediate recognition and payoff. Most see their jobs as opportunities to learn, grow, and fulfill aspirations. They are self-centered, less tied to the organization, and do not appreciate a strong emphasis on corporate hierarchical structures and authoritative leadership. They have little loyalty to the organization and are not intimidated by authority. They are tech-savvy, constantly connected to social media, practical, living in the present, quick learners, engaged, and deliver results.
Challenges in Managing Gen Z
Keeping this generation engaged is the biggest challenge for managers. Managers must understand that they are not going to change; managers and organizations must change and take initiatives to align with their thought processes. Managers need to provide a result-driven work environment where the focus is on outcomes and productivity during work hours. Hence, moonlighting, aside from legal considerations, is a highly debated issue among Gen Z and employers, especially in the IT sector, which has largely shifted to a hybrid work model. Their expectation of empowerment is merely an expression of their desire to be free from constant micromanagement, which stifles their creativity. The stricter the management enforces rules, the more severe the resentment might become.
Conclusion
This edition's cover story is an attempt to comprehensively understand and decode Gen Z. Industry experts and senior HR professionals have shared their thoughts and suggested ways for managers to handle this new generation.
If you like it, please let us know. If not, well, let us know that too.
Happy Reading!
Regards,
**Location**: Delhi, India
social media, hr magazine, work environment, future of work, business manager hr magazine, Country-India, City-India-Delhi
From India, Delhi
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