Undoubtedly, Gen Z have been changing the workplace. Here it is how:

1. Gen Z want more flexible work hours and workplaces

The old standards of working hours from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm or from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm and every employee to be in the office have gone. Most employees prefer a good work-life balance to a higher salary. This generation has grown up with technology that provides flexible work, so, they expect to be able to work when and where they want. According to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 63% of Gen Z want to work remotely, at least part of the time.

2. Gen Z are genuinely interested in enhancing digital skills

For the first time in history, Gen Z is now the largest generation in the workforce. Actually, as many as 90% of Gen Z want their employers to offer opportunities to learn new skills and advance their careers. More than any previous generation, Gen Z is genuinely interested in mastering the technical aspect of their jobs. Gen Z are also more likely to pursue a computer science degree than any previous generation. This interest may be due to the fact that Gen Z were children when social media first appeared.

3. Gen Zers will increase the demand of remote work

Millennials are credited with changing the American office space by introducing open offices and promoting a collaborative work environment. But Gen Z are even more attracted to remote work. Gen Z is open to remote work and many companies have already been responding to it. More professional jobs in North America are expected to be remote. Although this new generation has shown a clear desire to work remotely, this does not mean that they are completely disinterested in working face-to-face.

4. Gen Zers will require a different type of leadership

Hierarchical and bossy management styles will not be effective with Gen Zers. These young employees are used to horizontal collaboration and they will expect the same in their workplace. Gen Z would rather have a democratic leadership approach focused on building consensus before making decisions. This generation is also very target-oriented and thrives when their managers take on the role of mentors, providing helpful feedback and advice.

5. Generation Z have very different expectations in terms of remuneration and perks

Pay and perks are two areas that are sure to transform as Gen Z enter the workforce. The first thing Gen Z are likely to do is shake up the pay scale—and it means pay rise and bonuses will decrease. Gen Z are expected to be the first generation to earn less than the generation before them. That is true because this generation starts out with lower pay than previous generations of the same age. One factor driving down Gen Z pay is the increase of telecommuting, as employers are less likely to offer a full-time salary to someone who works from home.

6. Gen Zer satisfaction from work changes the workplace conditions, too

Today, employees under 30 have been quitting their jobs more often as they want and seek higher pay, more flexibility and remote opportunities.

7. Gen Zers will shake off traditional workplace standards with their own ideas of what is fair

Modern workplace has evolved in a relatively short period of time. Gen Z have grown up in this modern office space and have had the opportunity to observe how the changing workplaces in the world operate. As a result, they have their own ideas about what is fair and what they expect from their employers. Although Gen Z is expected to be the first generation to earn less than the generation before them, recent studies show that Gen Z employees want jobs that offer fair wages.