GENERATION Z AND PREPARATION FOR ENTERNING THE LABOR MARKET

Abstract

Generation Z is a group of students who are coming to be an important workforce in the future. Characteristics and thoughts of Generation Z, the people of this generation were born and raised up during a booming economy. They have habit of saving money, are interested in investing, like to learn by doing by themselves. People of Generation Z are knowledgeable, fast learners, and ready to change with the organization. Therefore, it is important for each organization to learn how to retain these people and create a society in the workplace that, despite the differences in generations, can work together to improve the work of the organization. Socially working and flexibility are more important to Generation Z. They will not be attached to the organization as other generations. High pay alone cannot be attractive to perseverance. Organizations must adapt to flexible ways of working. to suit the changing lifestyle. Therefore, organizations must deal with the differences of Generation Z in every aspect, but regardless of era or generation. Development and change are somethings that organizations have and all of us should always be prepared to cope with.