Every generation worries about the changing expectations of "kids these days." But the pandemic changed the labor market, and this new generation of young people entered with an advantage: more power and new demands.
There are instances where a particular role seems like it's best to hire an expert from outside. But there are also many benefits of hiring from within. Even if your company doesn't have the perfect candidate that suits a specific job, it doesn't mean you can't train your team to develop the skills required for a new position.
Google is indicating to ex-staffers, who got laid off while on maternity and medical leave, that they won't get paid for all of their remaining time off.
Given professionals' focus on creating a better work-life balance, employers must prioritize the needs of their people and there are viable, valuable, and cost-effective solutions to help combat quiet quitting.
A global pandemic and a possible U.S. recession are reshaping the workforce, but the impact of Gen Z may be greater than both. Top HR executives are taking notice and adapting their recruiting and employee management practices around not only the needs but desires of this younger class of workers.