Who? I thought there were only 4 generations in the workplace. Nope, as of 2011 our Gen Z’s have joined us.
- Generation Z’s (born after 1990)
- Also known as iGeneration or Nextars
- Instant gratification
- Social
- Open books (little kept private)
- Communicate in short spurts
- Crave constant and immediate feedback
- Digital Natives
- Affected by 9/11, War on Terror, and Recession
- Hyper-sensitive to conditional changes
- Entrepreneurial
- Technology dependent
- Heroes
- Steve Jobs
- Defining Events
- Recession
- Post 9/11 landscape
- War on Terror
- Boston Marathon Bombing
- Global Warming Climate changes
- Social Media
- BP Gulf oil spill
Our Gen Z’s have been raised in the internet and digital age. Information has been a click away for this generation. As a result, the Gen Z’s can naturally process information (and perhaps expect others) at a faster rate. Like their predecessors, they are tech dependent. They have been exposed to mobile technology at an earlier age as the ability to own a phone has become more economical and common with the Gen Z’s.
This generation is very entrepreneurial in nature. The opportunities to open their own business have increased. It is not uncommon for this generation to run businesses that have employees. With the market challenges, lack of job opportunities, as well as knowledge base being a click or swipe away, they in some cases have had no other choice but to start a business in order to earn a living.
Excerpt from “10 Answer Keys, Communicating with the 5 Generations in the Workplace”
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