Gen Z’s Influence on Work in the Digital Age

When you hear “Gen-Z,” what are the first words or characteristics that come to mind? Perhaps it’s a motley mix of terms like TikTok, climate change, transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Now, apply all of those qualities to a modern wo...

Episode 13 of the The CFO Show podcast, hosted by Vena Solutions, titled "Gen Z’s Influence on Work in the Digital Age" was published on December 19, 2023 and runs 41 minutes.

December 19, 2023 ·41m · The CFO Show

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When you hear “Gen-Z,” what are the first words or characteristics that come to mind? Perhaps it’s a motley mix of terms like TikTok, climate change, transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Now, apply all of those qualities to a modern workforce. Generation Z is defined as anyone born between 1997 and 2012, putting the eldest of the group in their mid-twenties. They are the only generation to grow up blind to a world without the internet which has made them naturally more curious, direct, and technologically and data-savvy than generations prior. Hosts Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller welcome Janine Moir, National Digital Assurance Leader and A&A Innovation Leader at Deloitte Canada to discuss qualities of the demographic that make them unique and ideal additions to today’s workforce. Discussed in This Episode:How Gen-Z is modernizing the workplaceLeadership keys to employee growth and retention Why management isn’t for everyoneWhat makes a great place to workBest advice for finance leadersFor CFO insights, episode show notes, and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.

Episode Description

When you hear “Gen-Z,” what are the first words or characteristics that come to mind? Perhaps it’s a motley mix of terms like TikTok, climate change, transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Now, apply all of those qualities to a modern workforce.

Generation Z is defined as anyone born between 1997 and 2012, putting the eldest of the group in their mid-twenties. They are the only generation to grow up blind to a world without the internet which has made them naturally more curious, direct, and technologically and data-savvy than generations prior.

Hosts Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller welcome Janine Moir, National Digital Assurance Leader and A&A Innovation Leader at Deloitte Canada to discuss qualities of the demographic that make them unique and ideal additions to today’s workforce.

Discussed in This Episode:

How Gen-Z is modernizing the workplace
Leadership keys to employee growth and retention
Why management isn’t for everyone
What makes a great place to work
Best advice for finance leaders

For CFO insights, episode show notes, and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.

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