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<\/p>\nThe workforce is set to undergo significant changes over the next decade.<\/p>\n
By 2034, Gen Z will comprise a third (34%) of the workforce, and Generation Alpha (2010-2024) will begin their careers, making up 15% of the workforce.<\/p>\n
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With this change will come interesting intergenerational dynamics.<\/p>\n
Across the generations, there are different approaches to the various aspects of work.<\/p>\n
When it comes to leadership, Baby Boomers respond to traditional, authoritative leaders who provide clear directives and demonstrate integrity.<\/p>\n
Gen X values autonomy and appreciates approachable leaders who offer guidance while promoting individual ownership.<\/p>\n
Generation Y, juggling competing priorities, seeks clear communication and work-life balance.<\/p>\n
Generation Z thrives under coaching or mentoring styles, valuing approachable and transparent leaders who support professional growth.<\/p>\n
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In terms of communication preferences, all generations prefer face-to-face meetings.<\/p>\n
The difference, however, is in the strength of this preference across the generations.<\/p>\n
Among Baby Boomers, almost nine in ten (87%) prefer face-to-face meetings compared to 59% of Gen Z.<\/p>\n
Younger generations, however, are more likely to prefer online chat messages with 40% of Gen Y, and 35% of Gen Z preferring this method, compared to 26% of Gen X and 11% of Baby Boomers.<\/p>\n
Beyond earning an income, work is often used as a tool for individuals to craft a life tailored to personal purpose and fulfilment.<\/p>\n
Almost four in five workers (78%) believe their work serves as a means for crafting the life they want, rather than believing work is an opportunity to use their expertise to positively impact the world (22%).<\/p>\n
Gen Z (80%) and Gen Y (80%) are slightly more likely to believe work serves to craft the life they want than Gen X (76%) and Baby Boomers (73%), who are slightly more focused on impacts.<\/p>\n
All generations thrive at work when they receive regular and constructive feedback.<\/p>\n
Yet, there are differences in how communication is best received by each generation.<\/p>\n
More than half of Gen Z (54%) would prefer praise at least a couple of times a week compared to 28% of Gen X.<\/p>\n
While this amount of praise may sound like a lot, Gen Z is looking for constructive feedback in equal measure.<\/p>\n
With more generations contributing to the workforce, working in a cohesive generational team will be paramount for success.<\/p>\n
Given Gen Z's preference for frequent feedback, it is unsurprising that Gen Z is 1.5 times more likely to see feedback delivery (35% compared to 24% Gen X) and 1.4 times more likely to see feedback frequency as challenges of an intergenerational team (26% compared to 19% Gen X).<\/p>\n
Alongside feedback from their leaders, Gen Z prioritise a safe space to share ideas (48%) and collaborate (48%) more so than their older counterparts.<\/p>\n
Generation Z thrives under coaching or mentoring styles, valuing approachable and transparent leaders who support professional growth.<\/p>\n
Ultimately they\u2019re looking for leaders who value them and create a fun working environment.<\/p>\n
Fun in the workplace may seem like a nice to have but is increasingly becoming a non-negotiable.<\/p>\n
It is not enough to just have a compelling vision, accessibility and strong remuneration, people want to enjoy coming to work to bring about lasting impacts.<\/p>\n
The workforce is set to undergo significant changes over the next decade. By 2034, Gen Z will comprise a third (34%) of the workforce, and Generation Alpha (2010-2024) will begin their careers, making up 15% of the workforce. With this change will come interesting intergenerational dynamics. Across the generations, there are different approaches to the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":126,"featured_media":161695,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-185183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-property-updates"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n