APRIL - MAY 2024TELECOM BUSINESS REVIEW9and work lives without the time constraints typically associated with in-person work.Opportunities to work with the latest technologies and innovationsOlder generations, likely more well established in their careers, work styles and practices, are likely fine with the current technologies in place. However, 68% of Gen Z surveyed expect that they will be given the opportunity to work with the newest technologies and innovations - only 40% of Millennials and 38% of Gen X share this desire. The programs and software prior generations see as assets to their careers often differ from Gen Z, who grew up in the digital age and see greater potential for technology's continued advancements. Fortunately, 90% of `Fit for the Future' businesses are willing to equip employees with the latest technologies to encourage growth and efficient collaboration across teams.Preparing for future talentThe generational divide in employee expectations is an interesting conversation. Gen X and Millennials, more advanced in their careers, built many of their core workplace habits and practices in a pre-pandemic, office-centric environment. Gen Z, for the most part, is only just joining the workforce, at a time where significant shifts in the traditional work model have fundamentally changed the employee experience. This includes everything from training and learning and development to less formal experiences such as water-cooler conversations, impromptu brainstorms, and even company get-togethers. Yet because they are unbound by these prior experiences, they could be best positioned to take full advantage of the new normal they've been presented with.Gen Z is using this new normal to voice their expectations for how they envision their careers both now and in the future. They can build upon the changes brought on by the pandemic to reshape the workplace experience and design careers that best fit their lives. Companies looking to tap into this generation to recruit talent for the next wave of innovation and growth would do well to take notice.For additional findings on the role employee experience and expectation will play in charting the success and growth - including a new assessment tool for measuring your own future - check out, Vodafone Business' Fit for the Future Report. Gaining more autonomy in recent years, employees see great value in being able to choose where they work and the majority of Gen Z expect this to continue throughout their careers
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