This year, Gen Z are due to make up over a quarter of the workforce – a huge proportion. But both the negative headlines and moaning around the watercooler have commenced. Claims of entitlement, laziness, and unreasonable expectations abound.
But is any of it true? And is their approach to work really that detrimental to an efficient workplace?
In this episode, Harv speaks with Isobel Camier, founder of Camier Communications and a training consultant with 15 years of experience in PR and communications. Drawing on her commissioned research into Gen Z in the workplace, Isobel debunks stereotypes and offers actionable strategies for creating a thriving, inclusive environment.
Here’s what Isobel shares in this episode:
- Why values matter: Gen Z is big on purpose and ethics, and their focus on these can help create a more open and accountable workplace.
- Balancing work and mental health: Flexible working and offering mental health resources can help prevent burnout.
- Clear career growth pathways: When you set clear expectations and actually deliver on training promises, it keeps people motivated and excited about their work.
- Technology’s role in engagement: Gen Z’s digital skills are a big asset—embrace AI, tidy up clunky workflows, and let them help your team work smarter.
- Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone’s voice is heard isn’t just good for Gen Z—it’s good for everyone.
- The power of recognition: Giving regular, meaningful feedback (both the good and the constructive) builds trust and makes the team feel valued and motivated.
Isobel also highlights how open dialogue and listening to employees’ lived experiences can transform workplace culture, making agencies not only better for Gen Z but for everyone.
If you want to attract and retain the best talent in a competitive market, tune in to learn how agency and operational leaders can bridge generational gaps, align workplace practices with modern values, and create a culture that fosters collaboration and success.
View a video summary and get a copy of Isobel’s Gen Z research report on her website
Follow Isobel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isobelcamier/
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