April 20th, 2023
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Two things excite me as I write today’s newsletter; the long weekend that awaits, and my new GenZ assistant who hasn’t given me a reason to utter a word of complaint for the past 7 weeks. I know… she is Gold.
In Today’s Edition
- GenZs are not as Hard to Manage as Presumed
- Why Candidates Keep Rejecting Your Job Offers
- Why Tech Companies Are Valued Differently from Traditional Brick & Mortar Companies
- Is Apple Falling Behind in the AI Race?
GenZs are not as Hard to Manage as Presumed
I know,
It’s the dream of every team lead - hiring someone who just gets it.
And it can be frustrating when your team members don’t seem to. I’ve had my fair share of this struggle - especially when it comes to GenZs.
In fact, in the early part of last year, Emeka - a co-founder of a startup and also the Head of People and Culture - contacted us to help him find entry-level candidates for his company. On Instagram, he dramatically asked us to "pray for him" as he was about to hire his first Gen Z employee. Although he ultimately used our platform to recruit, he expressed concerns about working with Gen Zs due to their reputation for being difficult to manage. While their reputation isn't entirely negative, corporate gossip would have you believe that Gen Z employees can be a handful - although the extent of this depends on individual perspectives.
I wouldn’t say GenZs are “entirely” difficult to manage, rather I would say it would require a complete mindset shift from the traditional methods to understand and accommodate this new breed of the workforce.
You know the saying that saying goes, "Actions speak louder than words?”
Well, when it comes to Gen-Zs, words simply don't cut it. This generation defies traditional labelling and cannot be confined to any one definition or term. As a result, defining what a Gen-Z employee looks like is a challenging task, as each individual is evolving in their own unique way.
In today's world, building a successful company without hiring Gen Z employees is nearly impossible. They possess unparalleled expertise and curiosity in modern technology, making them essential to the future of digital culture. As a Founder, Head of Talent, or Team Lead, it is crucial to embrace the Gen Z work culture if you hope to establish a lasting brand.
Despite what you may have heard about Gen Zs, they are incredibly talented and many of them are excellent to work with. Look at successful startups and consult with those who have hired Gen Z employees, like Emeka, a co-founder who worked with us to hire a Gen Z team. Roughly 80% of their workforce is Gen Z, and they're performing well.
At CareerBuddy, we conducted a survey with Gen Zs in our community to gain in-depth insights on how to attract, manage, and retain them in your organization. We've created a free guide for startup founders and employers that details the Gen Z work culture and provides tips on hiring and retaining them while staying true to your company's values;
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CORPORATE CULTURE AND TEAMS
Why Candidates Keep Rejecting Your Job Offers
In the hiring process, when a candidate abruptly withdraws without explanation or notice, it's referred to as "ghosting." This term is commonly associated with the dating scene but has become a prevalent and costly issue in recruiting. According to this LinkedIn poll, 95% of recruiters have experienced being ghosted.
While it may not be entirely preventable, there are measures that companies can take to reduce the likelihood of a candidate withdrawing mid-process. But first, why would a candidate ghost you?
AS SEEN ON TWITTER
Why Tech Companies Are Valued Differently from Traditional Brick & Mortar Companies
Twitter has become a school with endless resources, every week I will be sharing useful tweets that will be beneficial to you as you continue to build amazing products. Click on the images to view the thread.
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TRENDING
Is Apple Falling Behind in the AI Race?
The world’s most valuable tech company and the biggest tech storyline of the year are strangely divorced.
Where’s the iBot?
The global excitement around ChatGPT, and the haste to copy it, resembles the introduction of an Apple Inc. product. Everyone is stoked to try it, and other tech companies are working late nights to reverse-engineer it.
This time, Apple is nowhere to be found. Has the speed of it all caught the world’s most influential tech company by surprise?
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AI TOOLS OF THE WEEK
AI Tools you should be using to make your work easier
ChatGPT-2D - Interactive AI Dialogues on a 2D Map Interface
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CodeMate AI - Grammarly for Programmers
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could."
- Steve Jobs, Founder Apple Inc
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