CEOs Grapple With the New Workforce Majority

As millennials and Gen Z dominate the workplace, how are companies evolving to attract and engage the next generation of talent?

Alan King, SVP of Employer Solutions at TELUS Health and CEO of Workplace Options (WPO), dives into this shift in a recent feature in the Triangle Business Journal.

In the article, King notes that what younger employees want most is personal fulfillment, meaning, and purpose. “They’re looking to be respected and engaged in ways that are different than I did at that age,” he explains.

One of the most impactful changes companies can make, he suggests, is communicating with—rather than to—employees. Likewise, Gen Z is seeking greater flexibility to better support a sustainable work-life balance.

Ultimately, King hopes older generations can learn from Gen Z to better prioritize their health and well-being over professional status. “When I was first in the workforce and for many of my age, if we felt uncomfortable in a job, we persevered and that had an impact on our levels of stress,” King reflects. “For Gen Z, there’s less of a willingness to do that… and I think that’s refreshing.”

Read the full article here.