Preparing for Gen Z in the workplace: ‘Ama2000'
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- 02 Aug 2022
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Looking around your workplace, you will agree that for the first time in history the generation Z which l normally call “Ama 2000” or the Zillennials has filled the workplace. This generation Includes those who were born between 1996 and 2015. This generation is expected to make up 30% of the workforce by 2030 and believe me they will. Most HR leaders are failing to understand them as they are failing to relate to these young people to help them harness their strengths, engage them in their work, and also onboard them into the workplaces. This generation has a whole lot to offer and that will be discussed by this article.
Ama 2000 — who are they?
Ama 2000 emerged from the digital age — similar to millennials. However, they have a knack for developing themselves, rely on technology to complete tasks, are innovative and self-educated. This new generation of influencers has come on the scene and they are the Zillennials or generation Z.
Generation Z is still relatively new to the workplace, but they are already making their mark in businesses by demonstrating new levels of digital competence, dedication and drive to achieve a goal. This generation is known for being ever-present messaging, on the internet, on social networks and on mobile systems. To some they have already started employing the new cohort of young professionals to tap into their skills.
Characteristics of #Ama2000s
They are digital in nature
This generation is the type to buy a gadget, set it up and read the manual later. Technology is not just something that exists to them, but it is a need that facilitates their day-to-day communication, allowing them to share ideas, be entertained and remain
educated.
Ama 2000 is a group that is “ready to rumble” with the emerging of the fourth industrial revolution, while the older generations are in fear of job losses, among other things. This generation is more dependent on technology, while millennials have understanding of technology and how to use it.
For Ama2000s their technological dependence is not necessarily considered to be an addiction, but rather that they view their mobile devices as “extensions” of themselves, and that they cannot even live without them. Their approach to work is a “work smart not hard attitude”. For example, if you hand over a task to a “2000”, they are more likely think of a simpler way of completing it. Their minds know no boundaries, and they will explore all options to get things done. Read More…
