As offices reopen and workers across the US begin to return to the workplace, leaders and workers alike will have to navigate a new, unfamiliar landscape. Dr. Nishizaki's study is so timely, it includes data on what Gen Z is looking for upon 'returning to normal' - vital information for any business leader hoping to make the most out of this transitional period, maximize productivity, and maintain or achieve a positive work environment.
Dr. Nishizaki breaks down the following points he gathered from his study on Gen Z, and explains how these data can help Millennial business leaders recruit, retain, and lead Gen Z through this unprecedented time of change. 69% of Gen Z would like to work remotely at least 50% of the time.
Almost half (49%) of Gen Z’ers employees will not feel safe to return back to work until a vaccine is available. 78% of Gen Z’ers would consider moving out of state if employer would allow 100% remote work.
Dr. Santor Nishizaki is an award-winning CEO with NASA and Fortune 100 experience, a professor, consultant, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer.
He is the Founder and CEO of the Mulholland Consulting Group, LLC., and has published domestic and international articles about Millennials in the workplace, mentoring, and leadership. He is excited about his new book, Working with Gen Z: A Handbook to Recruit, Retain, and Reimagine the Future Workforce a er COVID-19, to help employers avoid mistakes that they made with Millennials that entered the workforce. Santor is writing a 'how-to' guide for first-time and emerging leaders by interviewing over 100 Millennial leaders from multiple industries, including Fortune 500 companies, winners of Forbes 30 Under 30, Inc 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur's 27 Under 27, a CNN Hero, government, nonprofit, and educational organizations. In addition to Santor's training and consulting experience, Dr. Nishizaki is a Ph.D. and MBA professor who has taught hundreds of Gen Z'ers in leadership, strategic management, diversity in the workplace, marketing, management, global supply chain, and entrepreneurship. Lastly, Santor has corporate experience beyond academia, working as an (Acting) City Manager in the Los Angeles Area and a project manager overseas for Walt Disney Imagineering. Before working overseas, Santor worked at a NASA Center as a subcontracts manager and received numerous awards, including the Dr. Charles K. Witham Environmental Stewardship Award and 40 Under Forty for Santa Clarita, California. Lastly, Santor helped start a Global Leadership conference in Placencia, Belize, which is now in its 7th year.