The Importance Of Generation Z In The Workplace

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ly, the millennials grew up in an economically stable country it was only upon entering the workforce the economy recessed. As opposed to generation z who grew up with their parents living with the uncertainty of employment, foreclosure, and an overall financially conscious lifestyle that the millennials were not used to. With that said research has discovered that generation z in the workforce is very conscious of not making mistakes and doing a good job to ensure their future career. Millennials on the other hand still think society and their job owes them. Not all is lost, though, both generations have brought a lot of new innovation and wisdom to their corresponding industry. Moreover, both believe they can do great things but they can be idealistic and they want to act in the now but they can be impatient when results take too long. …show more content…
It may seem difficult to work with these generations but it is not impossible to utilize them to produce exceptional work. Many studies have shown new methods for increasing work efficiency with the two generations. For example: the business formal and business casual style is now a thing of the past, rather than participating in a meeting around an oval table meetings are now being held in a living room type setting, and finally recognition of a job well done is incorporated into daily routine to ensure a feeling of importance and value (Dittmann, 2005). These improvements have pushed America closer to bridging the generational divide two generations, baby boomers, and millennials, still, seem to be fighting out their

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