"More so than previous generations, they are very committed to sustainable business and expect their employer to take the necessary initiatives in this respect. "Also very characteristic of this generation is their strong sense of sustainability," Gitte continues. "Gen Z'ers, also known as 'Zoomers', have a creative attitude: they like to be given the freedom to do things their way, always with an eye to innovation.” In other words: excellent multitaskers," explains Gitte. They know current technologies like the back of their hand, switch effortlessly from one channel to another and are strong in quickly filtering relevant information. "With this generation (born between 19), the first 'digital natives' - born into the digital age - are joining the workplace. Furthermore, millennials are real team players and pay attention to the good atmosphere at the office." Generation Z: creative multi-taskers Authenticity is also essential to Generation Y, and these professionals are keen to quickly bring added value to the organisation. Mutual flexibility is therefore of paramount importance to them. With their great sense of responsibility, millennials strive for a strong bond of trust with their employer. Gitte: "This generation (born between 19) has put work-life balance, flexible working and - since the corona pandemic - hybrid working on the map. This no-nonsense generation is strongly focused on efficiency and tackles matters with a down-to-earth, businesslike attitude." Generation Y or millenials: flexible teamplayers They like to take on the role of coach in order to share their extensive knowledge with younger employees. "Just like the baby boomers, they are loyal, optimistic and driven. "As the baby boomers reach retirement age, Gen X'ers (born between 19) are gradually becoming the most experienced employees in the workplace," says Gitte. Gitte Peeraer, Talent Acquisition & Learning Specialist at Robert Walters, explains the characteristics of each generation, why a mix is beneficial and how employers can encourage cooperation between them. As an employer, how do you ensure that all generations work together optimally? At first glance, this may seem challenging for a smooth cooperation, but these differences actually contribute to a complementary and balanced team. For example, a generation X employee will have a different work mentality and will attach importance to different values than a recently graduated Gen Z’er. Each generation has its own typical characteristics, and these can also be perceived in the workplace.
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