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07 09 2023

Young workers prioritise diversity initiatives | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds

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Almost three-quarters of the youngest workers want their employer to prioritise diversity initiatives, according to a global study by Ernst & Young. The study surveyed 5,000 adults aged between 18 and 26 years old across the US, UK, Germany, Singapore, and India. It revealed that while most baby-boomers don’t consider a company’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) when applying for jobs, almost three-quarters of Gen Z workers want their employer to prioritise it. The survey highlighted some of the broader concerns about organisational cultures: 94% of employees said that there was some level of inequity within their workplace amid concerns over equitable pay, performance evaluation and work assignments. Karyn Twaronite, global vice chair of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness for EY, emphasized the importance of DE&I in today’s political and economic climate, stating that it remains a key workplace expectation and a competitive advantage for businesses.

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Our HR comment:- Young workers prioritise diversity initiatives.

Matthew P Chilcott – FCIPD, ACEL, Owner of Consensus HR comments: “When I read this article today, it was great to see that the report demonstrates that the younger generation are fully considering diversity, equity and inclusion when applying for jobs and the importance they see in it, in today’s organisations / business. We have written many blogs / HR updates on this subject and ensure all our clients are kept up to date at all times of current legislation and cases that have been won and Precedents set and ensure they work to best practice and the law. Some recent examples is the Menopause and Flexible Working and the new legislation that has now gained approval through the Government and soon to be launched. At Consensus HR, we like to be on top of law changes and implement as soon as possible through our Contracts, Employee Handbooks and use of our Partnering IT product, Breathe HR.

Here are just a few of our written blogs on the subject

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03 05 2023

Gen X isn’t ready to leave the workforce

Matthew Chilcott Blog, Employment Law, General #GenZ, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, Small Business, SME, SME's

BBC News looks at how middle-aged workers are holding on to employment while younger workers take career breaks. The report points to two main reasons why many members of Gen X – people born roughly between 1965 and 1980 – are not ready to leave the workforce. It says that many are largely unable to forego a consistent income, while many others have worked hard to build their careers “and may not want to pause that opportunity for continued upward trajectory.” One recent survey of more than 2,000 workers recently laid off at large technology companies found that nearly 9% of Gen Zers and 4.5% of millennials are taking extended breaks after their layoffs, but only 2.6% of Gen Xers planned to take any kind of career pause.

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Matthew Pinto-Chilcott – FCIPD, ACEL, Owner, comments: “Well, following the recent articles on Gen Z, it is interesting to see one from the BBC on Gen X, people born between 19665 and 1980. This is my era and I am definitely not ready to retire! These articles on how the different generations see work are interesting as I remember my elders having a job and it was a job for life but nowadays the younger generations like to change and are not afraid to do so on a regular basis. At Consensus HR when we carry out recruitment for some of our clients we now see a range of employers on applicants CV’s / Application forms and for shorter periods of employment. Is it still right to may be see this as a negative from an employer perspective or to now accept that the new generation do not expect to work for you for a long period?”

Some of our previous blogs written on the subject:

· Gen Z workers press ‘detonate’ on their lives.

· UK employers lure Gen Z workers

· Gen Z workers may be feeling the strain more than anyone

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If you need support with your team this summer, then we are her to help.

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24 04 2023

Gen Z workers press ‘detonate’ on their lives.

Matthew Chilcott Employment Law, General, Recruitment #GenZ, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

Writing for the Sunday Times, Juliana Piskorz looks at how increasing numbers of young people are “daring to press ‘detonate’ on their lives, quitting stable jobs, ending secure relationships and cutting rental contracts in favour of an uncertain future.” She points to a “growing unease among millennials and Gen Z,” saying it is “nothing new” and has been “bubbling up” since the financial crisis “and the subsequent austerity measures that rendered many economic milestones unattainable.” Ms Piskorz cites Deloitte analysis from 2022 showing that 46% of Gen Z and 38% of millennials report feeling stressed or anxious all the time, with workplace pressures and the cost of living the most prominent factors driving disenchantment. She adds that, despite concern over financial security, 44% of Gen Z and 43% of millennials have recently quit their jobs because of their workloads.

The Sunday Times

Matthew Pinto-Chilcott, FCIPD, ACEL, Owner of Consensus HR comments: “We have written a number of blogs on GenZ and this recent article from the Sunday Times seems to further show what we have been hearing from clients and in general when networking. One of our previous blogs titled UK employers lure Gen Z workers discussed ways to attract GenZ workers such as finish early Fridays. All workers need to be treated as individuals and not as a number whilst ensuring all best practice management and HR is used to make them feel valued and appreciated.”

Further GenZ articles:

· Gen Z workers may be feeling the strain more than anyone

· Young people seek to make friends

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16 02 2023

Gen Z workers may be feeling the strain more than anyone

Matthew Chilcott Blog, General #ConsenHR, #GenZ, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

Employers can share staff data in a mental health emergency | Consensus HR | Herts, Beds

Matthew Pinto-Chilcott, Owner of Consensus HR comments: “This is a very interesting article by Megan Carnegie in BBC Work life in relation to Gen Z and relates to our previous blog – ‘Young people seek to make friends. It would be seen that Gen Z do not have the confidence in the workplace as was the case with previous generations and need to be introduced to the company using different methods. It would seem from this article and other articles I have read recently that Gen Z need to be coached and supported more to feel part of the company and flexibility is key. It would also seem that the need for structured performance meetings (Appraisals) are key to ensure they feel part and well equipped in the company. More than ever, businesses need to ensure that they practice good HR and use best practice processes such as user-friendly inductions / performance reviews and coaching whilst ensuring that the team all know how important everyones roles are to the success of the business and team. What are your views?

NEWS ARTICLE: Gen Z workers may be feeling the strain more than anyone

BBC Work life wonders whether Gen Z is the most stressed generation in the workplace. According to Cigna International Health’s 2023 poll of almost 12,000 workers around the world, 91% of 18-to-24-year-olds report being stressed – compared to 84% on average. “In its essence, work is at a very uncertain time,” explains London-based Eliza Filby, a generational researcher, who advises companies on managing and recruiting people in their 20s. “There’s horrendous stress about layoffs for everyone.” Meanwhile, October 2022 data from McKinsey indicates that employed Gen Zers were more likely than other respondents (26% versus 20%) to report their pay did not enable them to have a “good quality of life.” And LinkedIn data suggests young workers feel ill-equipped in the workplace. The professional networking site’s data from December 2022 shows 18-to-25-year-olds to be the least confident out of all generations in their current job or role. Los Angeles-based Santor Nishizaki, an organisational leadership expert, says leaders can help take the strain off the youngest workers by building what he describes as a culture of purpose and impact. “Gen Zers want to work for an organisation that offers flexibility, a boss who is a coach and a mentor (rather than a technical expert), frequent communication and clarity on how their work creates a positive impact in the world,” he explains.

BBC Worklife

The Human-Times

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Gen Z workers may be feeling the strain more than anyone

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