1、A UDEMY SURVEY REPORTGen Z in the Workplace:Welcoming the Next Generation2Gen Z in the Workplace:Welcoming the Next GenerationWhile each individual is unique,generations as a whole often display some common characteristics in their behaviors,attitudes,and perceptions.This is particularly true when i
2、t comes to work.Shaped by common societal and economic factors,evolving technology,and changing norms,each generation brings a unique combination of factors to how they show up in society and the workplace.While exceptional in many ways,Generation Z is no exception to this rule.Born between 1997 and
3、 the early 2010s,those that make up Gen Z will account for a third of the global population by 2025.They are the youngest generation in the workforce,with the oldest members in their mid to late twenties and the youngest still in middle or high school.Gen Z is“the most generation in history”:the mos
4、t comfortable with technology,the most racially and ethnically diverse,the most educated,and even the most globally aware,thanks to growing up steeped in the internet.Recognizing what members of this generation want,need,and expect from work is critical for businesses.So,it is important to understan
5、d what potential strengths and skills gaps might commonly exist among this group,while keeping in mind that every individual represents a unique constellation of factors,opinions,and tendencies.With as many as ten thousand Baby Boomers retiring daily,Generation Z eventually will make up the largest
6、group in the workforce.It is predicted that Gen Z will account for 27%of the global workforce by 2025 and will become the largest generation in the workforce by 2035.As more Boomers bow out,the labor shortage that arose from the pandemic will become even more dire.The“most”generation in history come