Gen Z Archives

Gen Z most attracted to jobs offering four-day work week

Dec 13, 2024 | 0

A new survey shows a generation eager for change in workplace norms, particularly around mental health, productivity, and work-life balance.

Millennials first to ‘switch off’ ahead of Christmas

Dec 12, 2024 | 0

Millennials are the first generation to disengage from work in the lead-up to Christmas, ‘switching off’ on average by the 16th of December.

Gen Z submitting twice as many job applications as older workers

Dec 6, 2024 | 0

Gen Z candidates are applying for an average of 24 positions before securing employment, twice the number as Gen X and Baby Boomers.

Conscious unbossing: a warning sign for HR in 2025

Nov 27, 2024 | 0

Younger employees are increasingly reluctant to take on middle management roles, in a phenomenon termed ‘conscious unbossing’.

How Gen Z workers use social media to shape career paths

Nov 22, 2024 | 0

A study reveals that nearly 68 percent of Gen Z workers in the UK are turning to social media to plan their careers.

Gen Z and Millennials lead the way in workplace mental health support

Nov 6, 2024 | 0

New research reveals that younger professionals are playing a proactive role in workplace mental health support.

Companies are rapidly firing Gen Z employees

Sep 26, 2024 | 0

A new report reveals that companies are swiftly terminating Gen Z employees just months after hiring them, sparking fresh debate over workplace readiness.

HR in Review 67 – How is Gen Z changing workplace norms?

Jul 29, 2024 | 0

In today’s HR in Review episode, we explore why and how Gen Z is changing the norms in the workplace. We also explore the key things organisations should learn about this new approach to work.

Gen Z workers twice as likely to bend rules in the workplace

May 13, 2024 | 0

A new report suggests that Generation Z employees are significantly more inclined to bend the rules or engage in misconduct compared to their older counterparts.

Steve Leigh: Are you turning Gen Z talent away?

Mar 22, 2024 | 0

There have been numerous high-profile instances of brands being criticised for their employer brand over the past few years, says Steve Leigh.

HR in Review 60 – Hiring trends with James Hems at Bluewave Technology

Jan 10, 2024 | 0

In this episode of HR in Review, Bill Banham speak with James Hems, Head of HR, People and Culture at Bluewave Technology. They mostly talk about the hiring trends and motivations of Gen z vs Millennials when it comes to jobs.

Ali Hackett: Nurturing young talent through your virtual recruitment

May 4, 2021 | 0

“The transition from a physical to virtual world is bringing many benefits, principally in enabling more diverse talent.”

How do HR and Gen Z view recruitment processes differently?

Dec 1, 2020 | 0

How can HR make recruitment processes more tailored to what the new workforce value?

Candidate Compass Report 2020 by Milkround

Nov 12, 2020 | 0

Insights for employers on how to shape their recruitment and retention strategies, to meet the needs of a new generation of jobseekers – free download.