EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 34 MIN
Gen Z: Updating how we work (feat. Laura Bas) 💅🏻
from The 7people Podcast: Your Guide to Creating Irresistible Organizations · host 7people
Gen Z in the workplace: lazy, entitled…or huge untapped potential? Gen Z expert Laura Bas helps us bust the myths and explore what the new generation really wants from work - and why HR leaders and managers need to pay attention.Every new generation entering the workforce gets labelled "difficult". But despite the stereotypes, Gen Z employees aren't here to break the workplace - they're updating it (maybe for the better). Are they really lazy and entitled...or are we overlooking what really drives them?💡 What you'll learn:Decoding the Gen Z stereotypesThe "4 C's" Gen Zers value most at work Where Gen Zs can make the biggest impact Effective Gen Z managing and coaching Practical tips to attract, motivate and retain Gen Z talentHelping your Gen Zers thrive is not only good leadership, it's essential to the future of work and your org's success.CHAPTERS00:00 Coming up…01:18 Laura Bas - Gen Z expertGen Z decoded03:00 Gen Z’s generational ‘updates’06:56 Lazy - or strategic?08:18 Delusional - or craving clarity?09:58 Gen Z’s #1 work priority12:05 Appreciation, celebration, connection13:56 The ‘3 shame’ of criticism15:48 Feedback, Gen Z style18:11 Gen Z leadership20:33 Greedy for money - or living reality?Getting the best out of your Gen Zs24:03 Top 4 focus areas for retention28:30 Rethinking recruitment31:46 Managing and leading Gen Zs34:00 Final takeaways: The 4 C'sWANT TO LEARN MORE? 7people:🌐 Website | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📸 Instagram 👤 Paul Butler | 👤 Florentine van LingenLaura Bas:🌐 Website | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📸 Instagram📖 Pre-order Laura’s upcoming book “De GenZclopedie: Alles over het aantrekken en beouden van jong talent"
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Gen Z in the workplace: lazy, entitled…or huge untapped potential? Gen Z expert Laura Bas helps us bust the myths and explore what the new generation really wants from work - and why HR leaders and managers need to pay attention.Every new generation entering the workforce gets labelled "difficult". But despite the stereotypes, Gen Z employees aren't here to break the workplace - they're updating it (maybe for the better). Are they really lazy and entitled...or are we overlooking what really drives them?💡 What you'll learn:Decoding the Gen Z stereotypesThe "4 C's" Gen Zers value most at work Where Gen Zs can make the biggest impact Effective Gen Z managing and coaching Practical tips to attract, motivate and retain Gen Z talentHelping your Gen Zers thrive is not only good leadership, it's essential to the future of work and your org's success.CHAPTERS00:00 Coming up…01:18 Laura Bas - Gen Z expertGen Z decoded03:00 Gen Z’s generational ‘updates’06:56 Lazy - or strategic?08:18 Delusional - or craving clarity?09:58 Gen Z’s #1 work priority12:05 Appreciation, celebration, connection13:56 The ‘3 shame’ of criticism15:48 Feedback, Gen Z style18:11 Gen Z leadership20:33 Greedy for money - or living reality?Getting the best out of your Gen Zs24:03 Top 4 focus areas for retention28:30 Rethinking recruitment31:46 Managing and leading Gen Zs34:00 Final takeaways: The 4 C'sWANT TO LEARN MORE? 7people:🌐 Website | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📸 Instagram 👤 Paul Butler | 👤 Florentine van LingenLaura Bas:🌐 Website | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📸 Instagram📖 Pre-order Laura’s upcoming book “De GenZclopedie: Alles over het aantrekken en beouden van jong talent"
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