Generation Z: 12 important things companies need to understand

March 4, 2017

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This article, authored or featuring insights by Jen Kelchner, was originally published on Forbes.com. As a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Jen is known for her thought leadership on workplace culture, future-focused leadership, and human-centric transformation.

Generation Z: 12 important things companies need to understand

Move over, millennials: Generation Z is joining the workforce, and like new generations before them, they’re arriving with their own set of attitudes and expectations.

We asked members of Forbes Coaches Council what employers need to know about this up-and-coming cohort and how they’re poised to change the workforce in the coming years. Here’s what they said.

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They’ve Been Shaped By Key Societal And Economic Influencers

They have grown up in a post-9/11 world with the constant threat of terrorism and have witnessed the financial fall-out of the Great Recession. These influences bring a need for stability and security. They are entrepreneurial, innovative problem solvers seeking purpose-driven work that meets social change and a desire to travel while working. Your recruiting and retention programs must meet these needs. – Jen Kelchner

 

This article has a mention by Jen Kelchner or is authored by Jen Kelchner and was originally posted on Forbes.com. Jen Kelchner is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council and frequently writes on leadership and the workplace.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these ideas with me.

I hope they inspire you to lead with foresight and purpose.

Jen Kelchner is a globally recognized authority in open culture, leadership transformation, and visionary strategy. As The Executive Alchemist, she guides leaders and innovators through pivotal transitions, aligning bold visions with adaptive frameworks. At the core of her work lies Quantum Alchemical Systems™ (QAS), a groundbreaking methodology that integrates foresight, human-centric innovation, and strategic execution to drive transformative impact. With a legacy of thought leadership, including foundational contributions to The Open Organization, Jen empowers leaders to create systems that thrive in complexity and redefine the future.

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