“Employers must take note of Gen Z’s customised approach to their careers and adapt their hiring strategies accordingly,” says Australian community manager at Fiverr Oliver Woolrych.
Brian Donn,managing director Australia and New Zealand for global software company Ceridian,says it’s also important to remember Gen Z entered the workforce “in the shadow of the pandemic and the resulting upheaval”. The organisation’s 2023 Pulse of Talent report reflects many of the themes in the Fiverr survey,including Gen Z’s demand for flexibility.
“To retain and engage Gen Z,give them as much room as possible to determine when and where they work with flexible hours and a hybrid or virtual work environment,” Donn says.
Some organisations have already made moves to better accommodate Gen Z.
‘Gen Z would rather have four clients getting paid $1000 a month to manage four brands’ TikTok than get paid $4000 a month in a 9 to 5.′
Freelancer Harry Edwards,18
CEO of Vista Australia and New Zealand,Marcus Marchant,says the company has been remote-first since August 2020. He encourages his Australian team to pursue a side hustle if they choose.
“Not only does it give them a creative outlet,but it’s important for them to understand the value of the products Vista sells[staff receive a 65 per cent discount],” Marchant says.