Among organizations today there is the expectation that Gen Z wants to work for us. That they are desperate, looking for somewhere to fit in, and we will be the match for them. When we do hire them, they should be grateful and do everything possible to work hard and make this organization thrive.

Only, they aren’t working hard...at least not always for you. This is the self-proclaimed hardest working generation, and that’s because they know that there are so many opportunities out there for them to work hard at. When it comes to this job, the one you just put them through 4 interviews to land, they don’t really need it. The truth is, if this doesn’t work out, they may just start their own thing, or pick up a few freelance jobs as part of the massive gig economy rising up.

So, today we’re going to discuss why the gig economy matters, ask some good questions around it, and give a couple of tactical steps to make to help address this issue.