Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce

Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Danielle Farage, Gen Z Talent Strategist, Speaker, and Content Creator

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Danielle Farage, leading Gen Z and Future of Work writer, researcher and influencer. During the conversation they talk about changing generational attitudes to work and employment, importance of skill development and career personalisation, and how to really engage and retain the emerging workforce.

Topics discussed: 

• Understanding the educational background of the Gen Z and the events that have shaped their thinking
• Tailoring work around skills and not specific job roles 
• Personalisation of career options 
• Offering support and enablement over management and direction
• Why do Gen Z leave jobs
• Preferred management styles
• The 'right to disconnect' and other ways to engage the Gen Z workforce

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