2024: A Year of Debate (Gen Z)

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Despite the backlash we’ve heard about Gen Z, the latest generation to enter the workforce is reshaping the workplace, and companies must adapt to their unique expectations. As Gen Z enters the workforce in greater numbers, their innate curiosity and demand for transparency will challenge traditional workplace norms.

Shannon Duvall, Sr. Director of People & Culture at CallTrackingMetrics, highlights the importance of embracing Gen Z’s questioning spirit. 

“Their innate curiosity and demand for transparency will drive significant changes in corporate culture,” she shared with HR Daily Advisor. “Companies that embrace this generation’s questioning spirit and provide clear explanations for decisions and actions will foster a more engaged and innovative workforce.”

Duvall believes that Gen Z’s focus on the “why” will compel organizations to re-evaluate their processes and identify areas for improvement. This proactive approach will not only enhance a company’s competitive edge but also empower younger employees to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s strategic goals.

As we look ahead to 2025, here are some of HRDA‘s best Gen Z content from the year to help HR leaders attract and retain Gen Z.

HR Works Podcast: Debunking Gen Z and their Workplace Preferences

Jesse Meschuck, a human capital advisor and career and HR expert, joins to help HR profesisonals learn more about the latest generation to join the workforce: Generation Z. Listen in as we discuss Gen Z employees, misconceptions about this generation, how they want to experience work, and more.

Managers Stress (and Quit) Over Managing Gen Z

Is Gen Z so difficult to manage that their bosses are getting overly stressed and even quitting? That’s the suggestion from a new survey of 1,000 U.S. managers who oversee Gen Z employees, conducted by Intelligent.com. Every new generation that comes into the workforce has its unique perspectives, working styles, advantages and challenges. Much is made by labor market observers and commentators about the emerging dynamics between new and existing workforce cohorts.

HR Query: Applying Unorthodox Methods to Recruit Gen Z

The future of work has much to do with Gen Z as the generation will comprise about 27 percent of the workforce by 2025.  Despite knowing the vital role this generation will play in the years to come, many HR leaders and organizations are unsure about how to recruit and retain Gen Z workers. So, what are examples of job seeker preferences recruiters should keep in mind as hiring heats up? According to Neil Costa, CEO & Founder of HireClix, a time-consuming application can severely hurt a company’s recruitment efforts.

Gen Z Drives Low-Point in Job Engagement Scores

Recent data shows workplace engagement is at an 11-year low, with the biggest drop among Gen Z workers. For such organizations that want to keep a productive and satisfied workforce, the decline of the engagement level to the lowest level in the last decade is a very alarming issue.

Challenges and Strategies for Giving Feedback to Gen Z

Providing feedback to Gen Z employees can be uniquely challenging for managers. As the youngest generation in the workforce, Gen Z has distinct characteristics and communication preferences that can differ significantly from older generations. And yet, finding a way to connect with this generation is essential for the future of every business, because Gen Z continues to increase its proportion of the labor force.

How to Write Job Descriptions That Appeal to Gen Z

A thousand Instagram reels have been pointed at the differences between the various generations—a hello, fellow kids! vibe that’s easy to laugh at but hard to reconcile in the workplace. But as millennials and Gen Xers look to hire more members of Gen Z, the importance of understanding how to recruit members of the younger workforce becomes essential.

HR Works Podcast: Understanding and Engaging Gen Z

In this episode, we dive into the unique characteristics and expectations of Gen Z. We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of generational diversity, as well as strategies to attract, retain, and engage this rising generation. Join us as we explore the future of work with HR Consultant Faith Brinkley from PerformancePoint LLC. 

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