Gen-Z in the workplace

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00:00Compared to the Millennials and other generations,

00:03the perspective of these Generation Z or Gen Z

00:10when it comes to their careers is different.

00:12To give us an answer to that, we have Dr. Joan May Perez-Refarial,

00:17a psychiatrist.

00:18Dr. Joan, welcome back to Rise and Shine Filipina.

00:21Good morning!

00:22Good morning, Mondian.

00:23Good morning, Sir Audrey.

00:24And good morning to all the RSE.

00:26I'm sure all of us are noticing this, especially the elderly.

00:31Based on your studies,

00:33what are the attitudes of Generation Z

00:38when it comes to work, careers, and workplaces?

00:42A brief background, Sir Audrey, so we can better understand Generation Z.

00:45Who are Generation Z?

00:47They are the so-called digital natives.

00:50They are very tech-savvy.

00:54They were born with gadgets.

00:59Technology is there.

01:00The world is very digital.

01:01They started in the workforce during the time of COVID-19.

01:07They were affected by COVID-19.

01:09So when it comes to the workplace,

01:12they value finding purpose, meaning in what they do.

01:18For example, they look for work that is attuned to their value system.

01:25They feel that it's better to be flexible.

01:31Because during COVID-19, we saw that it's possible to be flexible in the workplace.

01:36We have work from home.

01:37So they are like that.

01:39Of course, they prefer digital integration in their work.

01:44That's why they are advocates.

01:48They advocate for change.

01:51For example, for climate change.

01:53For work-life balance.

01:55That's why they push for this.

01:58Yes, in work, not everyone needs to work, work, work, and above paycheck.

02:03That's not their goal.

02:07When they enter the workplace,

02:09they look for meaning and purpose in what they do.

02:13Because the other priority is to help them.

02:17Yes, that's correct.

02:18My parents are from the same generation.

02:20They work, work, and work.

02:23They don't have a feeling.

02:24Correct.

02:25They don't have a feeling at that time.

02:27They have this agency.

02:28They have given their characteristics.

02:30They want flexibility, purpose, meaning, and impact to the community.

02:33Correct.

02:34Digital integration.

02:38Yes.

02:39But I heard that they like to switch jobs.

02:43According to studies, they are not too engaged in their work.

02:51Because if they don't look for the training that they want,

02:56the purpose, mentoring, values,

02:59if they look at the way they walk, for example,

03:03the culture of the workplace,

03:05they don't think that there is a need for improvement,

03:09for example, in the workplace.

03:11Then they look for another job.

03:13They think that it is more in line with their beliefs and values.

03:19I also interviewed someone from the Department of Labor and Employment.

03:22Yes.

03:23He said that this is a problem.

03:25It is changing because of such reasons.

03:27Yes.

03:28Psychologically, is there a problem?

03:30Because it is like being entitled.

03:32Because you know that you can resign anytime.

03:35Your parents will take care of you.

03:37You will have a job.

03:38You will be able to live.

03:39Unlike 20, 10 years ago, 15 years ago, 30 years ago,

03:43when you were given a job,

03:45you will take care of it because no one will take care of you.

03:47That's it.

03:48So, what is the...

03:50Yes.

03:51And that's why the concept of generational gap is coming in here.

03:55Because what Ma'am Deanne said earlier is correct.

03:58Even for me, Gen X, our values are different when it comes to work.

04:04Because we were born during a time when our parents survived World War II.

04:10That's why we are used to saving and working because of the war.

04:14So, that's what was imbibed to us back then, to me personally, to Gen X.

04:19This generation is different.

04:21Their background and circumstances are different during the time when they entered the job market.

04:28And their parents are a different generation.

04:31Usually, their parents are millennials.

04:33They are being given more.

04:35Because they don't want to experience,

04:37their parents don't want to experience the hardships they went through.

04:41They tend to give, give, give.

04:43That's why in Generation X, there are parental differences.

04:48The parenting styles also.

04:50Like being helicopter parents, lawnmower parents.

04:54They are the ones who have this Gen Z that is being paved.

04:57Lawnmower parenting.

04:58The parents are paving the way without hardships for them.

05:02Or always taking care of them, taking care of them.

05:05Overprotectiveness.

05:07This is them now.

05:08These are the Gen Zs.

05:09It's like a participation trophy.

05:11But we shouldn't generalize.

05:14No.

05:16There are a lot of cases.

05:18There are a lot of cases.

05:19No, no.

05:20Because our generation is different.

05:22Let's not be like that.

05:23Yes.

05:24Let's not be like the Gen Z.

05:25Why?

05:26Because I think we can also learn from the Gen Z about work-life balance.

05:29Yes.

05:30Because the problem.

05:31Flexibility, right?

05:32The dollar is already a problem.

05:33Some employers or company owners are already worried about how to handle the attitude of the Gen Z.

05:39You can train them and then move on.

05:41Yes.

05:42This is also where we need to open lines of communication.

05:46So that both parties, employees and employers, can really adapt.

05:51We will get what can stay on for them.

05:56For example, is this flexibility?

05:58Because again, they are not the generation of work, work, work, hustle.

06:02No.

06:03They are not this.

06:04No.

06:05They are different from the previous generation.

06:07So, again, the challenge for employers is to find what can make them stay.

06:13For example, is this flexibility?

06:15Integrate more.

06:16Mentoring.

06:17Because what they want is more training and mentoring.

06:20This is it.

06:21This is the group.

06:22Okay.

06:23They want continuous learning.

06:25That they are still very aware of the events in the world.

06:32Like what I mentioned earlier, work-life balance, climate change, what's happening.

06:39They want to have an impact on the community, which is a good thing.

06:42Correct.

06:43What are the advantages of hiring Gen Z?

06:46I want to know.

06:47There are.

06:48What?

06:49Being digital.

06:50That's it.

06:51Being digital.

06:52That's right.

06:53They are very quick.

06:56They are good with the digital.

06:58Anything related to technology.

07:00They are very creative.

07:01They are creative.

07:02They like collaboration.

07:05They are very quick.

07:07They want to work in teams.

07:09That's good.

07:10They want that.

07:11To collaborate, learn from each other.

07:13Things like that.

07:14Team building activities.

07:17And, of course, anything digital.

07:20They are smart.

07:21So, my advice is, for example, we can impart our experiences.

07:28Growing up like this, the hardships.

07:31And they can also teach us about technology.

07:35Which is something that we will look for a balance.

07:39Maybe you can give a lot of leaves.

07:45Flexible.

07:46Flexibility.

07:47They want that.

07:48Or you can work from home.

07:50Once in a while for Gen Z.

07:52Baby, baby.

07:53For Gen Z.

07:55We have a boss for Gen Z.

08:00I'm not angry.

08:01What I really feel is, I'm worried.

08:06Because my generation is old.

08:09And our future is Gen Z.

08:11They are our future leaders.

08:13Do they still have the hope to have a sense of professionalism?

08:17And to love their job.

08:19Yes, of course.

08:21Because our work is always evolving.

08:25Our styles in work, in learning.

08:28In fact, learning is not purely classroom-based.

08:32It can be learning remotely.

08:34Or there are open types of universities.

08:37So, we are always evolving.

08:39And we always welcome change also.

08:41So, with these changes, we also grow as individuals.

08:45So, there is always a possibility for them to develop again.

08:50Their love for the profession.

08:52Especially, if it is aligned with their values.

08:55With their belief systems.

08:57And with what they think are very important matters in the world.

09:02I'm broken-hearted.

09:03I will leave.

09:05Right?

09:06There are unhappy leaves.

09:07That's what I see.

09:09But we really have to understand about generational gap.

09:12Because the circumstances are different when we started working.

09:16So, there will be different values.

09:19But I hope we have standard values.

09:22That matter to us.

09:24No matter what generation.

09:26Discipline, professionalism, integrity, honesty, and all that.

09:29Yes.

09:30We maintain that and find the balance always.

09:32They will not always follow.

09:34The employer will not always follow.

09:36But we always look for that middle ground.

09:39And as Dr. John said, communication.

09:42Communication is very important.

09:44Yes.

09:45Are you going to hire a Gen Z?

09:47You look like a Gen Z.

09:48No, it depends.

09:49It depends on the Gen Z.

09:50Because there are Gen Z who are very professional.

09:52Disciplined.

09:53And they will not follow.

09:55Correct.

09:56They will not follow.

09:57They will give their 100% dedication to their job.

10:01Yes.

10:02Of course.

10:03Thank you, Dr. John.

10:05Thank you very much.

10:07Thank you for sharing with us about the Gen Z attitude in the workplace.

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