Ways to recruit the now generation and the next generation
Today's graduates represent a new
generation Z, it is the first time Generation Z is entering the workforce they
are different from Millennial and they are more loyal to their skill than their
company. Therefore employers and HR managers should anticipate workplace needs
and change their strategy for recruiting, motivating and retaining these
emerging young workers who will be arriving very soon (Bascha, 2011).
Generation Z starts around 1996
till 2012 If do the math it means they are currently between 7 and 23 years old
now.
(Figure 1: Vary of Generation)
Generation Z characteristics in the workplace
- They are tech savvy
Technology is a part of their life
and they are tech savvy but lack problem-solving skills and have not
demonstrated the ability to look at a situation, put in context, analyse it and
make a decision (Coombs, 2013).
- They know their weaknesses
They prefer
work environment that
cultivate mentoring,
learning and professional development
opportunities as they
believe their education has not
given the required skills to deal with the real life problems. (Bridges, 2015).
(Video 1: How to Attract and Recruit Millennial and
Generation Z Employees)
Tips for Hiring Generation Z Employees
- Take advantage of self-selection.
When looking for top young talent
let those candidates identify themselves. Then they will make aims of their life
and choose the correct job for them.
- Host a hackathon.
Hackathons are not just for
Google or IT companies, every industry now has some cybersecurity and IT
related sections, which means companies can attract coders and analysts with
hacking contests. This method is even becoming popular in industries as well as
established as banking, where the demand for cybersecurity and IT talent far
exceeds the supply
- Select applicants with AI.
AI has already had an impact on
many different areas of business. Recruiting is certainly one. Various AI
technologies such as chatbots, E-surveying can interact with large numbers of
applicants and narrow down the search.
- Be present on unexpected platforms.
When looking for new employees, it
also marketing an organization. As every good marketer knows, being seen by the
members of target audience requires to meet them wherever they hang out. That
might mean posting an ad on social media, including Snapchat and Instagram.
References
- Bascha. (2011). ‘Z: The open source generation’, Available at http://opensource.com/business/11/9/z-open-source-generation [Accessed 15 August 2019].
- Bridge,T. (2015). ‘5 Ways The workplace Needs To Change to Get The Most out Of Generation Z’, Available at http://www.fastcoexist.com/3049848/5-ways-the-workplace-needs-to-change-to-get-the-most-out-of-generation-z[Accessed 15 August 2019].
- Coombs,J. (2013). ‘Generation Z: Why HR Must Be Prepared for Its Arrival’, Available at http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/staffingmanagement/articles/pages/prepare-for generation-z.aspx [Accessed 15 August 2019].
- Figure 1: Kleinschmit, (2019) Generation Z Characteristics: 5 Info graphics on the Gen Z Lifestyle, [Online] Available at : https://www.visioncritical.com/blog/generation-z-infographics [Accessed on: 15 August 2019].
- Video 1: How to Attract and Recruit Millennial and Generation Z Employees. [Online] Available at: https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7938922092591906750#editor/target=post;postID=1992272417681838463;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=10;src=link [Accessed on: 15 August 2019].
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