Gen Z in Work A Practical Guide to Engaging Employees Across the Generations

Part I Core Concepts – Understanding the Generational Landscape 1 Introduction; 2 Welcome to the Modern Workforce; 3 Are You a Multigenerational Leader?; 4 What Is a Generation at Work?; 5 Who Are Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y in the Workplace?; 6 Who Are Gen Z‑ers?; Part II Hands‑On Leadership – Actionable Strategies for Gen Z Integration 7 What Are Gen Z‑ers’ Workplace Expectations and Work Ethic Values?; 8 How to Attract Gen Z Employees in the Workplace; 9 How to Redesign Job Descriptions for Gen Z‑ers; 10 How to Onboard Gen Z Employees; 11 Why Are Gen Z Disengaged?; 12 How to Lead Teams of Gen Z Employees; 13 How to Empower Gen Z Employees; 14 What to Do about ‘Quiet Quitting’?; Part III Toolkit for Transformation – Short Guides for Implementation 15 How to Make Different Generations of Employees Work Together; 16 How to Implement Multigeneration Training; 17 How to Manage Tensions between Generations; 18 Eight Actions You Can Take Today; 19 Bonus Chapter: Redefining Leadership for a New AI Era; 20 Conclusion

Biography

Karina Ochis is Professor of Leadership and Management, as well as an author, speaker, and executive consultant. She is a global expert in leading the four generations of employees. An accomplished public speaker, Karina participates at worldwide conferences and summits including TEDx and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and The Huffington Post.

"Being a digital immigrant, Gen Z in Work was nothing short of provocative and intellectually stimulating theatre that helped grasp the rich tapestry of these Gen Z digital natives. Self-defeating loops such as 'The Job Crises Loop' are common patterns in an organizational malfunction that every leader would do well to know." Prof. Dr. Barkev Kassarjian, Professor Emeritus of Strategy and Organization, The International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland, Professor Emeritus of Management, Babson College, USA, Former Professor of Organizational Behavior at Harvard Business School, USA

"Ochis's book could not be more timely, insightful, and thought-provoking. As a corporate and civil society leader managing multi-generational teams, this book has made me think afresh. It provides research, scholarship, and advice which practitioners would find invaluable in supporting the performance and development of their teams and improving organizational effectiveness." Lucian J. Hudson, Professor-in-Practice in Leadership & Organizations, Durham University Business School, UK

"At a time when corporate environments are transformed by AI, social revolutions, and rapid technological innovations, Karina Ochis provides innovative solutions to creating a workplace that embraces an age-diverse office population.” Prof. Dr. Asher Orkaby, Harvard University, USA

“Gen Z in Work offers strategies for employers to better understand and engage with Gen Z employees, ultimately leading to more prosperous and productive work environments. I strongly recommend this book to all types of organizations who seek to understand and effectively engage with the youngest generation in the workforce.” Prof. Dr. M. Amr Sadik, Board Member and Professor of HR Management at GUST, Latvia HR & Strategy Management Adjunct Professor from IPE Management School, Paris

"Employee engagement is at the heart of what ensures a good strategy becomes unbeatable! Going through the book, I discovered binding opportunities, realized where – and why – mistakes were made, and uncovered inconsistencies that demotivated. My discoveries were not limited to Gen Z, which shows the power of the frameworks that Karina has built. This book is a deep analysis of Organizational Leadership." Prof. Dr. Joe Pons, President of AXIOMA Marketing Consultants, Spain, IESE International Graduate School of Management, Spain, Instituto Internacional San Telmo in Seville, Spain, Visiting Professor at the IEDC – Bled School of Management, Slovenia