10 'Old School' Employee Expectations That Will Die Out With Gen ZGen Z has made it clear they are here to shake up the workforce and won't bow to the idea of traditionalism.
ByJohn Rampton•
Key Takeaways
- As more Gen Zers enter the workforce, work norms are starting to shift.
- Companies need to make these changes if they want to retain young talent.
- It's more than just work-life balance; Gen Z expects opportunity and fairness.
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Gen Zwill shape the future of work. Why? We will witness the largest and most diverse generation in human history.
By 2025,Gen Z will account for 27% of the workforce in OECDcountries and one-third of Earth's population. Gen Z, whose members were born between 1997 and 2002, grew up with technology and social solid values that shape their workplace demands. So it's unsurprising that Gen Z's entry into the workforce triggers changes in social contracts betweenemployers and employees.
Despite this, many employers still hold outdated员工的期望。These expectations, however, result inemployee dissatisfaction, low productivity, and high turnover.
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