When you look into today’s workforce worldwide, you will notice that large percentages are Generation Z or Gen Z employees. These individuals were born between 1995 to the early 2000s, and their introduction to the workforce has dramatically shifted how the work environment operates. Gen Z workers have unique preferences regarding how they communicate and engage with their colleagues.
Considering these facts, it is important to engage with them efficiently to get everyone on the same track and foster relationships.
To help you get started, here are some great tips to help you engage with Gen Z coworkers in your company efficiently:
Master Technology
Gen Z workers are “world travellers” who are more in tune with the internet and social media than other generations. Thanks to this tech-savvy characteristic, they can communicate and build relationships with others in a digital space.
To help you engage with them, incorporate the latest applications and technologies used by Gen Z into the workflow.
For example, use collaboration platforms like Slack to foster discussion regarding new projects, an interactive chart of task or project objectives and digital resources to learn more about the company.
Be Transparent
Since Gen Z can utilize the internet to their advantage, they know full well what a company can do before they join and what culture they have, especially when it comes to transparency. They are not afraid to talk about what they want to learn and be involved in the company culture.
You can foster transparency by letting everyone look into the project details and interact with it, open communication channels between employees and the leadership and holding events to let them mingle with colleagues.
Welcome Diversity And Inclusion
As mentioned above, Gen Z workers want to be involved and are not afraid to work with people of various beliefs, colours and social statuses. Suppose you’re going to be engaged with Gen Z coworkers. In that case, you will need to make an effort in making the workplace inclusive for all kinds of diversity and open opportunities for inclusion.
This can be done with the help of social media, your company’s intranet system and events where employees can talk about their interests and skills with one another.
Support Employee Advancement
Out of all the workers in your company, you may notice that your Gen Z colleagues are very ambitious and won’t hesitate to jump into any opportunity where they can advance. The best way to engage with them is by showing that you want to help them advance and offer training if needed.
Offer Constructive Feedback
You can expect Gen Z employees to seek constructive feedback to know where they need to improve. Make it a point to update them about their progress, and during team meetings, offer your unbiased review and recommend helpful strategies they can apply to their work.
In Other Words
Like other generations that have come and passed, Gen Z employees will significantly impact the industries they join in. Once they get settled in the workplace, you will need to find ways to keep them involved and active.
With these strategies above, not only will you help these workers be more at ease in the workplace, but you will also help the older generation bridge the gap and learn how to engage with the younger workers.
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