5Ways to Help Gen Zers

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Generation Zers, born 1990 to 1999, are the “New Dogs” arriving in your workplace,

part of the global youth tide rising now and for the foreseeable future.

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As they step into the adult world with youthful energy and enthusiasm, these young workers often clash with their older colleagues. But there are ways

you can help them prosper.

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1OFFER SELF-ASSESSMENT AND PERSONALITY TESTS

1OFFER SELF-ASSESSMENT AND PERSONALITY TESTS

Ask HR if you own some already. If not, look online. These will show

employees what they have in common with colleagues while helping them

become self-aware.

2 HAVE A PLAN FOR EVERY PROJECT

2Include every goal and deadline along the way, complete with guidelines and

parameters. Teach Gen Zers to use project plans as tools for ongoing self-evaluation.

HAVE A PLAN FOR EVERY PROJECT

3CREATE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, COMPLETE WITH CHECKLISTS, FOR EVERY RECURRING TASK OR RESPONSIBILITY

Teach Gen Zers to use those SOPs as tools for self-evaluation.

They can track their progress on every task, one “check” at a time.

3CREATE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, COMPLETE WITH CHECKLISTS, FOR EVERY RECURRING TASK OR RESPONSIBILITY

MEASURE AND LOG ACTIVITIES4

This creates a reference for an employee’s workload and will show you how well they’re keeping up.

MEASURE AND LOG ACTIVITIES4

5 CREATE SCHEDULES AND TIME LOGS

If your employee is spending too much time on a particular task, they might be struggling and could benefit from

more instruction or training.

5 CREATE SCHEDULES AND TIME LOGS

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Employers can use these tools to provide ongoing guidance, direction, support, and coaching for Gen Zers.

Learn more about hiring, training, and managing an effective staff.

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