Hiring GenZ: A Challenge & Opportunity
Many surveys around the world continuously show that more than 90 percent of employees worldwide want to work remotely, at least for a while. At the same time, employees and employers also agree on the fact that the organizational culture, peer-to-peer learning, and collaboration are challenged by the 100 percent work from home culture. Hence, organizations worldwide opt for hybrid models. While millennials find this need to come to the office occasionally a boon they missed throughout their life, that's not really the case with GenZ. The latest generation of the workforce has their own preferences when deciding on their workplace.
Having grown up in the social media era, GenZ values social interaction and enjoys staying connected to their coworkers. Therefore, hiring them would require fostering a culture of team spirit, camaraderie, and collaboration within the organization. Most importantly, for GenZ, collaboration and communication don’t always have to be face-to-face. GenZ is also characterized by their ambitious nature and a strong desire for autonomy. Embracing new technologies instantly, they appreciate constructive feedback and mentorship, yet they also seek to forge their own paths and adopt work methodologies that align with their effectiveness. Consequently, it is imperative for leaders to empower them by entrusting them with project ownership. On the other hand, GenZ has assimilated the lessons from their predecessors' challenges and, as a result, places a greater emphasis on achieving a work-life balance than prior generations. They expect their employers to place their mental health at the top of their priorities. On this note, we present our yearly special issue dedicated to Chief HR Officers in Philippines.