"Look out, Generation Z is about to enter your workplace"

By: Nisha Lilia Diu

With young adults born at the turn of the millennium now entering the jobs market, who are they - and how do they differ from the generations before them?

Move over millennials. Marketeers, policy makers and cultural commentators may still be as obsessed with this generation – born between 1980 and 2000 (depending on who you ask) – as they seem to be with themselves. But now the oldest members are turning 35, there’s a whole new cohort coming of age: Generation Z.

While their predecessors were children of the peaceful, prosperous 1990s - who saw their bright futures snatched away by the rude awakening of 9/11 and the recession - the oldest Gen Z-ers were only hitting their teens when credit crunched, meaning they have grown up under no illusions that anyone else is going to help them make their way.

Chloe Combi, a former school teacher and consultant on youth issues for the Mayor of London, who interviewed hundreds of teenagers and young adults for her new book, Generation Z, defines them as those born between 1995 and 2001 – a subset of Generation Y, really, but a distinct one, whose dates coincide with the spread of home internet connections and mobile phones...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/11746954/Look-out-Generation-Z-is-about-to-enter-your-workplace.html

Generation Z is coming of age in a time of turbulence.

The dramas of the early 2000s were formative for millennials, but for

generation Z they are dim memories. While millennials witnessed a

world transformed by 9/11 and its aftermath, generation Z has never

known a time before the war on terror. Same-sex marriage has been

legal in parts of Europe and the United States for as long as generation

Z can remember. Young millennials assumed the boom years of the

early 2000s would continue forever, but the economy has been in

recovery since generation Z began paying attention. Some may not

personally recall a white president of the United States.

Early in life, generation Z had already witnessed a transformation

in parenting styles. By the time Dr. Benjamin Spock died in 1998, his

common sense approach to child care had fallen out of fashion. The

internet now provided an endless stream of information—every

child’s ailment could be Googled; their tantrums blogged about; and

special moments forwarded, tagged and shared. Dr. Spock’s reassuring

message gave way to fetuses listening to Mozart and toddlers watching

Baby Einstein videos. With play dates, band practice and extra tuition,

children’s lives were as busy as those of their parents. This is a

generation raised to succeed.

Technology changed radically as generation Z grew up. Apple was

once a quirky upstart, but generation Z knows it as the most valuable

company in history. The youngest members of generation Z were babies

when Mark Zuckerberg coded Facebook in his Harvard dorm, but they

are fluent in the visual language of Instagram and Tumblr.

For generation Z, books are electronic, music is downloaded, television

is binge-watched, and films are crowdfunded. They can all be accessed

through the same screen—or three screens at once. Far from novelties,

these are facts of life.

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Dear Asmuni,

You are asking a very important and a very difficult question. I was not knowing what is generation z and I found it in Wikipedia as the computer and internet generation. The real answer (The details) would be by people like you. What I can suggest is:

1) Curriculum should depend on a part of it on internet and curricula need to be individualized. That means there should be several curricula for the same grade. This plan needs sensitive teachers who are able to guide their students.

2)Labs, demonstrations, dramas and other interesting activities should be important educational tools. Cooperation between students needs to be stressed as an important part of the educational process.

3)Exams are shaping our students. So design of exams and evaluations should be thought of carefully.

3) Main teaching should be by mother tongue.

4)UNESCO as well as other researchers should be much more active on research topics related to improving internet materials and to avoid bad materials. The definition of "BAD" should be well established.

5)Japan education programmes and similar good programs need to be studied.

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Students have changed their objectives. So, educators should do the same. And if changes are not done in the process of evaluation no real changes will be seen. 

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It's has very less bright future for today students compare to having the better opportunities from earlier. if you take research and development and scope of the funds and facilities more now to earlier days.

70% of the students from this generation are not good learners, resources are increasing day by day but the performance is going low across the globe.

students want every thing in a quick time that to easily without putting the efforts.

generations are changing with technology but involvement is decreasing day by day.

its not good to R&D and future of the world.

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"Look out, Generation Z is about to enter your workplace"

By: Nisha Lilia Diu

With young adults born at the turn of the millennium now entering the jobs market, who are they - and how do they differ from the generations before them?

Move over millennials. Marketeers, policy makers and cultural commentators may still be as obsessed with this generation – born between 1980 and 2000 (depending on who you ask) – as they seem to be with themselves. But now the oldest members are turning 35, there’s a whole new cohort coming of age: Generation Z.

While their predecessors were children of the peaceful, prosperous 1990s - who saw their bright futures snatched away by the rude awakening of 9/11 and the recession - the oldest Gen Z-ers were only hitting their teens when credit crunched, meaning they have grown up under no illusions that anyone else is going to help them make their way.

Chloe Combi, a former school teacher and consultant on youth issues for the Mayor of London, who interviewed hundreds of teenagers and young adults for her new book, Generation Z, defines them as those born between 1995 and 2001 – a subset of Generation Y, really, but a distinct one, whose dates coincide with the spread of home internet connections and mobile phones...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/11746954/Look-out-Generation-Z-is-about-to-enter-your-workplace.html

Meet Generation Z: The second generation within the giant "Millennial" cohort

By Bruce Tulgan and RainmakerThinking, Inc.

"Generation Z & the Workforce"

By: Diane Cherry

The next generation of college students

There are not just Millennials on campus anymore! A new

generation of students are hitting our recreation centers.

Learn what makes them unique and the best ways to reach

and motivate them. Participants will be able to:

– Articulate at least three characteristics of Generation Z

students.

– Describe at least two methods of educational marketing for

reaching Generation Z students.

– Articulate at least one new tactic you plan to use in the

next year to motivate Generation Z students.

https://www.jmu.edu/recreation/_files/presentations/gen-z-social-media.pdf

Gen Z is passionate about the importance and value of higher education. In fact, 89 percent rated a college education as valuable, and the No. 1 reason students select a college is because they believe it will prepare them for their career. The majority of students—82 percent—are planning to head to college immediately after high school. Most don’t know exactly which school they’ll attend, but they have strong opinions on what type of school it will be. Seventy-seven percent plan to go to a four-year school; about 40 percent are considering a community college; and 20 percent are thinking about a tech or a trade school. They are not making these decisions lightly. They are digital natives, and they are going online to research all of their options. They turn to their teachers, family and friends for input; but ultimately, when it comes to making their decision, they are independent thinkers.

For more information on this study we may refer to the following link

https://www.universitybusiness.com/article/getting-know-gen-z-exploring-new-generation%E2%80%99s-expectations-higher-education

e-Learning: Learning for Smart Generation Z.

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Thanks dear Asumani for your good words. I will add:

1) Very important part of curriculum would be teaching students how to get relevant and good information from the wide internet, how to present it and use it. Internet and computer security information has become now basic knowledge.

2) Values is an important part and new ways of teaching values should be regarded vital. This would help students to avoid internet drawbacks.

3) Exploring internet is associated with distractions and jumping from one material to others. Mental agility is needed side by side to concentration (Not to lose your way).

Dear Prof Asmun,

1. I would say , teaching core concepts and practicing  them (until is part of their genetic code , well I would say that to my students !!!)

2. The problem of youth is that they would follow teachers when they see truthfulness and care

3. Be open-minded , bidirectional communication

4. Teach them values , yes it is learned ...

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Present generation of any part of the world have quite good responsibilities & that they also fortune enough to have the storage of scientific & technological development ,scientific research in cosmic environment & the progressive development of electronic media have offer & remarkable an opportunity to this generation.

When we referred to the student of generation it is equally important to a draw line of demarcation between the student with the culture & career development & otherwise of the student .

With this i just recall my publication under the captioned '' Academic Performance & Achievement '' whether it may generated the views & thinking part for the individual ,i wonder but i have taken liberty to submit herewith the same for your perusal & valued readers 

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Mr. Ausmni is a very polite man who is taking his project very seriously. I found him reading every answer and giving feedback with thanks to all sharers,

I am expecting great success to his project,

My best wishes, 

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How will Generation Z disrupt the workplace?

This new generation of employees could vastly change the way employers recruit talent.

Over the past few years, the millennial workforce conversation has taken center stage in the media. While this group will be in the workforce for at least 30 more years, there is a new generation on deck causing prospective employers to take notice: Generation Z. Getting ready to step up to the plate, Gen Z will be just as focused and driven as millennials, however, their definition of a “good employer” will vary in some important areas.

Generation Z is classified as those who were born in the mid-90s to early ‘00s. Much like the generation before them, Gen Z is driven, but according to the recent 2015 Way To Work survey by Adecco Staffing USA, their aspirations differ from those of millennials. Despite the stigma around millennial workers feeling entitled, many aspire to be financially stable, a desire that may likely be tied to them entering the workforce in the deepest part of the recession. Gen Z, however, is focused on their dream job. In fact, the majority (32%) of Gen Z surveyed stated their greatest aspiration is to be in their dream job within 10 years from now.

They don’t expect finding a job to be easy though, as many of today’s students (32%) report finding a job as their top concern. Student debt is on the list as well, with 21% of those surveyed being most concerned about the cost of education and the lasting financial impact it can have on their future. In fact, more than half (53%) of current students report that student loan debt is a major consideration in their schooling and career decisions. In spite of this concern, many students (36%) are more focused on the opportunity for growth rather than salary when it comes to their first job.

While many businesses are touting friendly workplace cultures with flexible schedules and transparent salaries in order to lure talent, they may need to offer more career focused perks instead for Gen Z. Today’s college students ranked opportunity for career growth as the most important aspect of their first job (36%) followed by fulfilling work (19%) and stability (19%). Friendly work environments (10%), flexible schedules (7%), and the highest salary (6%) rank lower in priority. To attract the right talent, organizations will have to show how they can help their employees reach their most important career goals...

Follow this link to read more:

http://fortune.com/2015/05/22/generation-z-in-the-workplace/

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Compared to older generation the current generation kids are advanced. Still I see some problems in many issues probably generation gap. Or their mind set is different. Few days back one of our friends asked, 'Are talents transferable genetically'. Achieving and settling in life also depends on their mind set. Intelligent people go systematically or kids under proper care achieve bright future with the guidance of elders. 

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