According to a study by the Work Economic Forum, Gen Z will make up nearly 27% of the workforce by 2025.
This new generation of workers has entered with preconceived notions and is already reshaping the 9-to-5.
Watch this 3.5-minute video to learn more about Gen Z employees, their expectations, and what motivates them. Then stick around for three tips to help Gen Z succeed at your company.
Tip 1: Provide a flexible work environment
Gen Z employees value flexibility in their work environment. And that comes from being able to handle their job independently.
Provide an onboarding experience that empowers new hires to learn. Then give employees the tools to support them after they leave training.
Gen Z has grown up in a world where they had answers at their fingertips via Google. Create an internal Google for your company so you can replicate that experience for Gen Z employees. That means you need a knowledge hub like a knowledge ops platform or knowledge base.
When you provide an engaging onboarding experience and a centralized knowledge hub, you prepare employees to find success in their work from the beginning.
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Tip 2: Teach foundational knowledge
Foundational knowledge is the background information that provides context to your employees so they have basic knowledge that empowers them to take action.
In this situation, we're specifically talking about teaching employees your company values, who your company serves, how you serve them, etc. This helps Gen Z see how your company values align with their own.
Tip: A great way to teach foundational knowledge is quick a 3–5-minute course. This could be a video course or a text-based course. Learn how to create foundational courses here.
Tip 3: Help them succeed in their careers
Finally, invest in your Gen Z employees. Show them that they are valued contributors to your company by helping them progress in their careers.
Provide your employees with continuous learning opportunities, like one-on-one coaching or online courses.
Give Gen Z the training and resources they need to succeed
Gen Z has the potential to be a great generation of workers. Companies just need to learn to help Gen Z employees reach that potential.
The ScreenSteps Knowledge Ops Platform provides the Google-like experience that Gen Z is accustomed to. Our software simplifies onboarding with micro-courses, easy-to-follow guides, and a training experience.
Want to learn more about how ScreenSteps can help you establish a knowledge transfer plan that works for your Gen Z (+ other) employees?
Schedule a time to talk to a ScreenSteps expert to discuss your situation and how ScreenSteps can help.
