A new generation is making its way into the workplace. Now, modern companies are comprised of four generations – each with its ideology, priorities and demands. Preceded by millennials, Gen Z is the generation born in the mid-1990s and the mid-2000s. This means that most Gen Zers are now in university or entering the workforce. Typically, the Gen Z generation is seen as the most diverse generation in history. So how do you understand and cater to this new generation? Our exceptional recruitment team at GCS Malta have simplified matters for you in this article.

Understanding Gen Z

As aforementioned, each generation differs from one another, especially in what they prioritize and how they behave at work. Gen Zers:

• Value stability
• Feel unprepared for managerial roles
• Expect lifestyle benefits such as gym memberships
• Prioritize work-life balance and personal well-being
• Want to know what’s exactly expected of them at work
• Prefer to work on individual projects rather than team projects
• Demand flexibility – most Gen Zers want flexible hours, hybrid, or remote work
• Want to work with a company that stands for an ethically correct purpose environmentally and societally
• Rely heavily on technology and are experienced with more than five types of software applications on average
• Tend to be sceptical and cautious when it comes to the workplace since they grew up in the age of rampant misinformation

Managing and retaining Gen Z in the workplace

Now that you understand how Gen Zers function, here is what you can do to attract, manage, and retain top talent Gen Zers in the workplace:

• Offer a good work-life balance package
• Create an attractive benefits package
• Be authentic and transparent in communication
• Be up to date with technology in the workplace
• Outline a clearly defined compensation package
• Foster a culture that focuses on employee well-being
• Offer flexibility in work hours and hybrid/remote options
• Have a clear ethical and consistent ideology and practice
• Delegate managerial roles to millennials rather than Gen Zers
• Write accurate job postings and hold performance reviews at least yearly

Gen Z will be taking the workforce by storm sooner than you think. As a result, companies need to cater and craft internal communication strategies that appeal to all generations in the workforce.

Why GCS Malta?

At GCS Malta, our highly experienced recruitment team can help you recruit the perfect candidate, no matter their generation. Looking for the ideal employer? Check out our current vacancies and contact us today for more information.