Working with a New Generation of Talent
Coming to work in a T-shirt and sweats, clocking out at 3 pm for an Uber run during rush hour only to clock back in at 7 pm, traversing the world while working a full-time job, finding a new job every other year, this is Gen Z.
Globally, there has been a lot of discussion on the disconnect between how well employers think universities are doing to equip students with the skills needed to successfully transition into the workplace and how well universities think they are doing. This debate has often focused on hard and “soft” skills needed to do the job. What is also increasingly changing and creating disconnects between employers and the new generation of workers is workplace behaviors. Is there an opportunity for higher education institutions and employers to better collaborate on both understanding the expectations of Gen Zers so employers know what’s coming and for higher education institutions to teach students about workplace behaviors and norms.
Using a facilitated discussion format, participants will discuss the differing expectations between the new generation of GenZ workers and employers, higher ed role in helping bridge that gap, and solutions for bridging that gap.
Speakers
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Alex Hall, Managing Director, UK and Americas, Page Outsourcing
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Noah Rost, Director, Global Education Office, Arizona State University
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Sophie Gorvett, Director, Page Outsourcing