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Gen Z: Updating how we work (feat. Laura Bas) 💅🏻


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Gen Z in the workplace: lazy, entitled…or huge untapped potential?


Gen Z expert Laura Bas helps us bust the myths and explore what the new generation really wants from work - and why HR leaders and managers need to pay attention.


Every new generation entering the workforce gets labelled "difficult". But despite the stereotypes, Gen Z employees aren't here to break the workplace - they're updating it (maybe for the better).


Are they really lazy and entitled...or are we overlooking what really drives them?


💡 What you'll learn:

  • Decoding the Gen Z stereotypes
  • The "4 C's" Gen Zers value most at work
  • Where Gen Zs can make the biggest impact
  • Effective Gen Z managing and coaching
  • Practical tips to attract, motivate and retain Gen Z talent


Helping your Gen Zers thrive is not only good leadership, it's essential to the future of work and your org's success.


CHAPTERS

00:00 Coming up…

01:18 Laura Bas - Gen Z expert


Gen Z decoded

03:00 Gen Z’s generational ‘updates’

06:56 Lazy - or strategic?

08:18 Delusional - or craving clarity?

09:58 Gen Z’s #1 work priority

12:05 Appreciation, celebration, connection

13:56 The ‘3 shame’ of criticism

15:48 Feedback, Gen Z style

18:11 Gen Z leadership

20:33 Greedy for money - or living reality?


Getting the best out of your Gen Zs

24:03 Top 4 focus areas for retention

28:30 Rethinking recruitment

31:46 Managing and leading Gen Zs

34:00 Final takeaways: The 4 C's


WANT TO LEARN MORE?

7people:

🌐 Website | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📸 Instagram

👤 Paul Butler | 👤 Florentine van Lingen


Laura Bas:

🌐 Website | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📸 Instagram

📖 Pre-order Laura’s upcoming book “De GenZclopedie: Alles over het aantrekken en beouden van jong talent"

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