Generation Z – born between 1997 and 2012 – are preparing for college, entering the workforce, and are at the beginning of their professional and educational careers. Throw in a global pandemic, geopolitical instability, and a recession and it’s no wonder Gen Z is struggling to find their footing.
Timely post: my 18-year-old daughter is awaiting school exam results before potentially going to uni to study economics.
However, my wife and I are pleased she's working in two different 'customer-facing' jobs and picking up valuable experience: gaining the skills you say employers think Gen Z lack. Who knows what's going to happen, especially with property being so expensive?
No wonder they become disillusioned. Especially after the 'grown-ups' ignored their needs in the Covid pandemic (UK at least).
Timely post: my 18-year-old daughter is awaiting school exam results before potentially going to uni to study economics.
However, my wife and I are pleased she's working in two different 'customer-facing' jobs and picking up valuable experience: gaining the skills you say employers think Gen Z lack. Who knows what's going to happen, especially with property being so expensive?
No wonder they become disillusioned. Especially after the 'grown-ups' ignored their needs in the Covid pandemic (UK at least).
Really informative article, i believe we need to strengthen our training and on boarding processes if we want to retain young talent
Great insights, Ruth. So many different types of re-prioritizations that become real once the parental layer is removed for Gen Z.