Paul Jacobs: Talkin’ ‘Bout the Z Generation (#ATC2019)
Session synopsis:
Get ready for Generation Z, because they are coming to a workplace near you.
Currently aged between 10 and 24, Gen Zs are 4.6 million strong in Australia and number just short of one million in New Zealand. By 2025, these post-Millennials will make up 27 percent of the workforce.
For the first time, we have five generations participating in our workforce. What can we expect from this newest group? Well, they are the first generation to be raised on mobile devices and social media – most won’t remember a world without Netflix, Spotify, Instagram and Snapchat. As well as differing experiences, it is becoming apparent they have got different expectations from the older Gen Y cohort too.
In this session, Paul provided a snapshot of how a selection of Talent Leaders on both sides of the Tasman are adjusting their strategies to attract GenZennials. Then we had the opportunity to hear from a group of Gen Z HR students/future Talent management professionals. Paul teased out their career expectations, hopes and fears, and the drivers that attract them when weighing up different employers.
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About Paul Jacobs
I’ve participated in a number of ATC conferences and events over recent years, in both Australia and NZ. To me the events always offer a different flavour, providing just the right mix of the strategic and practical. The calibre of the presenters and facilitators are top notch, typically including global and local thought leaders and senior practitioners. The free-flowing conversations draw out a wealth of valuable insights from the delegates. I find the events not only informative, but thought-provoking too, getting us to think differently about the possibilities for the profession and our own businesses. On a personal level, some great friendships and business relationships have come via networking with other professionals at these events.
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