There are four generations in the workplace and each has its own idea of the ideal job situation; winning the lottery aside of course. Ryan Jenkins discusses the generational dynamics of the last two or more years, and that virtual work may not be the best option for Gen Z. They ranked four items higher than remote work and three of them are in-person activities.
Source: Entrepreneur, March 2, 2022. Link.
. . . reversing their stance, the emerging generations . . . are now apprehensive about the new fully remote and hybrid work arrangements.”
Also see: Are you the manager Gen Z needs? SmartBrief, March 3, 2022. Link. it’s easier to relate to emerging employees than you think. Just apply these two strategies:
- Be the manager that you would have appreciated in the past
- Check your narcissism at the door