Much is said and written about Generation Z. Born from 1997, grown with the popularization of the internet, committed to diversity and inclusion, committed to social and environmental sustainability, this segment of the population, that adds numerous other peculiarities to the way of living and relating, will reach next year representing 27% of the global workforce. In some companies, already surpasses numerically thebaby boomers, born between 1945 and 1964. To understand the actions of Generation Z, who aspires to leadership positions in organizations, the Top Employers Institute, global authority on excellence in Human Resources practices, discloses the report "Generation Z: Redefining the Future of Work"
The Top Employers Institute brings together more than 2.300 certified companies in 121 countries, including Brazil. The unprecedented survey, what you heard 1.700 people aged 18 to 27 in 9 countries and 4 continents, reveals behaviors, aspirations and perspectives of a generation of professionals on issues such as leadership, well-being, organizational culture and artificial intelligence
"The Top Employers organizations in Brazil have many points of identification with the reality presented by the report". The certification contributes a lot to this, as it is a reference in the implementation of these practices, considered trends, affirms Raphael Henrique, regional manager for Latin America of the Top Employers Institute
The survey results reveal that Generation Z values the balance between personal and professional life, employment with purpose and growth opportunities, as well as financially stable companies. From these three indicators, Raphael Henrique observes that organizations that adopt these priorities are better positioned not only to attract and retain younger talent, but also ensure the best experience for the employee
More than any other generation, Z wants to reach the position of CEO. In America, there are already more than 6 thousand professionals up to 27 years old in high leadership positions. But while the much-desired promotion doesn't arrive, the global Top Employers survey reveals particularities that also guide Brazilian organizations
Among the maininsights, the research shows that Generation Z, primarily, want to be heard in organizations. When asked if they would accept a better salary if it meant a balance between personal and professional life, 62% of participants responded that yes. Two 1.700 respondents, 82% consider it important to have flexibility in managing their working hours, in the same way that they confirm the relevance of choosing the well-being offers provided by the company. The majority (80%) claims that employers are responsible for the continuous training of employees. While 81% said that employers should support physical well-being, 83% add that the responsibility also lies in the psychological well-being of employees
About "connection and leadership", 78% of respondents believe that work is a place to build communities, social connections and belonging. The most valued quality in a leader, according to the research, it is emotional intelligence. Still about leadership, Generation Z believes that a leader should, necessarily, be motivating, inspiring and empathetic
For a hyperconnected generation, artificial intelligence has immediate benefits, how the learning of new skills. However, the interviewees also express anxiety about how AI would impact their personal and professional lives in the long term
Generation Z, in the view of Raphael Henrique, brings new and challenging perspectives. But regardless of the generation of professionals, a realignment of values is already necessary. As we embrace the transformations longed for by Generation Z, we move towards building more inclusive corporations, various, "empowered and sustainable", concluded the regional manager for Latin America of the Top Employers Institute
Access the report "Generation Z: Redefining the Future of Work" athttps://bit.ly/prgenzreport .
