Are You Ready for Gen Z?

Is your business managing Gen Zers effectively? Find out by scoring 10 points for every “yes” answer to the following questions. Total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the sidebar.

1. Does your company present a healthy work environment on social media?
2. Do you emphasize stability in your work positions?
3. Do you provide career support to employees?
4. Are you transparent about positive and negative work factors?
5. Does your company exhibit a commitment to social justice and multiculturalism?
6. Do you encourage Gen Zers to speak up about their ideas for improving operations?
7. Do you allow some autonomy in how work is accomplished?
8. Do you identify champions who can effectively pass along expertise to Gen Zers?
9. Do you help Gen Zers improve their one-on-one communications skills?
10. Do you couch your business operations in terms of a larger social purpose?

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What’s your score?

80 or more: Congratulations. You are creating a productive environment for effective management of Gen Zers.

Between 60 and 80: It’s time to improve your interactions with young workers.

Below 60: Your business is at risk. Take action on the suggestions in the accompanying story.

Phillip M. Perry is an award-winning business journalist based in New York City. He covers management, employment law, finance and marketing for scores of business magazines.