Posted by Gen Z is a group born between 1997 and 2009; the oldest is 26, and the youngest is 14. So, the oldest members of the next generation, called Gen Alpha, are 13 years old. This means they are just starting to work. However, babysitting and cutting lawns are much more common than jobs in an office, warehouse, or factory.
Even though the oldest members of Gen Alpha are still in high school and almost but not quite ready to be hired by places like fast food restaurants and stores, it may be helpful for employers to think ahead about whether their current workplace policies will need to be changed as more and more members of Gen Alpha enter the workforce. Gen Alpha is too young to have formed workplace attitudes yet, but we can make some guesses.
Here are 5 ways Gen Alpha may act differently at the workplace compared to Gen Z:
1. Skill with technology
Generation Alpha is the first group born in the 21st century, and they are growing up in a world where technology is everywhere. They may be even more comfortable and dependent on technology than digital natives like Generation Z. This could lead to a desire for digital communication, the ability to work from home, and the use of high-tech tools in the workplace.
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2. Sustainability and social problems
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are very interested in social, political, and environmental issues. On the other hand, Gen Alpha has been aware of these problems since they were very young. This could mean that their future companies must meet high standards for corporate social responsibility, ethical business practices, and sustainability.
3. Diversity and inclusion
Generation Alpha is growing up in a time when people talk more than ever about race, gender identity, and equal rights. This makes it likely that they will be the most culturally diverse and accepting generation yet. This could mean they will give more attention to workplaces open to everyone.
4. Integrating work and personal life
As they watch their Millennial parents handle work and home life, often in flexible ways or allow them to work from home, they may value a strong connection between work and personal life. This group may continue to blur the line between work and personal life.
5. The value of mental health
Because Generation Alpha grew up when mental health and well-being were getting more attention, they may give these things more weight in the workplace than previous generations did.
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