Create a corporate culture that emphasises ethics and values. Communicate your efforts in the area of the environment and society. Walk the talk. Don’t just say what you’re going to do, take concrete actions.
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13 tips to welcome Gen Z to your workplace
How can employers best deal with the new generation of workers? As an HR manager or CEO, what can you do to provide a pleasant working environment for them, without losing sight of your other employees? We give you 13 tips and tricks!
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Tip 2
Offer flexible work options, such as teleworking and flexible hours, that fit Gen Z’s lifestyle and work preferences. Does the nature of the job not allow for home working? Then instead, for example, facilitate shift changes and overtime recovery.
Tip 3
Strengthen diversity and inclusion within the company. Gen Z expects and appreciates a diverse work environment that promotes inclusiveness.
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Invest in the latest technologies and tools. Use them cleverly to carry out jobs more efficiently and give them room to optimise their own working methods using software and tools.
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Offer opportunities for professional growth and continuous development. Gen Z is eager to learn and wants to constantly develop.
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Provide mentoring programmes and coaching. Gen Z likes to get personal guidance and direct feedback.
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Strive to create an open and transparent corporate culture. Hot topics include business decisions and change. Communicate honestly and frequently.
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Respect and encourage a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout and support wellbeing.
Tip 9
Encourage innovative and creative solutions. Give Gen Z the freedom to explore and implement new ideas.
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Ensure a strong digital presence and use social media as part of your employer branding.
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Implement a culture in which regular feedback is given and received so that employees feel valued and know where they stand. By the way, this is important not only for Zoomers!
Tip 12
Create an environment of equality and fairness in the workplace, where everyone gets equal opportunities and respect.
Tip 13
Offer programmes focused on physical and mental health, such as fitness subscriptions, mindfulness sessions and wellness workshops. Designate a trustworthy, honest confidential counsellor to whom your employees can turn.