Learn About:
• Previous Generations
• Generation Z Characteristics
• Generation Z Vs Millenials
• Generation Z in the Workplace
• Gen Z's Aspirations And Beliefs About Their Working
Environment
Short And Easy Reading Slides
2. Baby Boomers
● Born: 1946 to 1960
● Attitude toward career:
Organizational & Careers
are defined by employers
Generation X
● Born: 1961 to 1980
● Attitude toward career:
Early “Portfolio” careers & loyal to
profession not necessarily to
employer
Generation Y or Millennials
● Born: 1981 to 1996
● Attitude toward career:
Digital entrepreneurs & work
“with”: organizations not “for”
3. Generation Z
● Has born after the
Millennials (1997-present)
● Is entering their early adult
years and starting their
young careers.
● 49% are non-white
● 98% own a smartphone
● 50% are connected online for
10 hours a day
● 40% say that they are
addicted to their smartphone
● 80% feel distressed when kept
away from their personal
electronic devices
4. Generation Z
Millennials VS
● Most were raised by Baby
Boomers
● Grew up during an economic
Boom
● Tend to be idealistic
● Focus on having experiences
● Mobile pioneers
● Most were raised by Gen
Xers
● Grew up during an
economic recession
● Tend to be pragmatic
● Focus on saving money
● Mobile Natives
5. Generation Z in the Workplace
● 72% prefer face to face
conversation
● 69% prefer their
own workspace
● 75% want to have
multiple roles in
an organization
● 80 % would
prefer to work in
a midsize or
large company
● 36 % say equality is
the most important
cause they want
their employer to
support
6. Gen Z’s aspirations & beliefs about
their working environment
To be financially stable &
find a dream job
Empowering work culture and
potential for career growth
Communication and
problem solving
Two greatest aspirations
after college
Two most important
factors in a job
The two most important
skills for succeeding in
the workplace according
to Gen Z
7. ● Technology
● Enpowered work environment
● Pragmatistics
● Multitasking
● Stable job
● Potential for career growth
Keywords about Gen Z