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How Gen Z is Redefining Work: Challenges, Values, and the Future Workforce


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Gen Z has reshaped the recruiting game, challenging employers to rethink their strategies. With the pandemic as a catalyst, this generation values work-life balance and social responsibility. Recruiters must align job roles with these evolving expectations to attract and retain Gen Z talent in today’s competitive workforce.

In this episode, we look at Gen Z, recruiting, workforce, pandemic, social responsibility, work-life balance, and how these keywords shape the future of recruitment and talent acquisition.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The pandemic shaped Gen Z’s workforce values, impacting their career choices and expectations.
  2. Employers must align recruiting strategies with Gen Z's emphasis on social responsibility and work-life balance.
  3. Recruiters need to highlight company values and culture when attracting Gen Z candidates.
  4. Employers should acknowledge and respect Gen Z's concerns to build a loyal workforce.
  5. Agile recruitment processes are essential to meeting the fast-changing expectations of Gen Z.
  6. Gen Z candidates evaluate companies based on alignment with personal causes and values.

  7. Chapters

    00:00 Who is Jeremy Bilsky?

    02:55 The Impact of the Pandemic on Gen Z

    09:33 Employers Backpedaling and the Challenges of the Job Market

    17:31 Gen Z's Values and Causes in the Workplace

    20:57 The Role of Recruiters in Selling Company Values

    25:04 Taking Gen Z's Concerns Seriously

    29:50 Adapting to the Changing Needs of Gen Z Candidates

    31:15 Conclusion and Thank You


    Connect with Jeremy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-bilsky/

    William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/

    Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/

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