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Engaging Gen Z

Engaging Gen Z

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Engaging Gen Z

What do I do? School really didn't prepare me for everything my boss wants me to do, and I only started a few weeks ago. She's expecting me to meet with the customer. Tomorrow. As many entry-level tasks get automated, recent graduates starting their first jobs are being assigned more sophisticated tasks than previous generations were, such as taking client meetings early on. So make sure Gen Zs are engaged from day one. You can use empathy to demonstrate and nurture a supportive environment. Listening carefully, recognizing their perspectives and contributions help Gen Z employees feel comfortable and prepared to participate fully to meet the high expectations they are confronted by. Gen Z hires are already likely to be anxious as they start their new jobs. A 2019 study showed over half of Gen Z workers said they felt anxious or nervous from stress the month before, which is much higher than the national U.S. average…

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