"Cambridge’s success is fuelled by its highly- skilled, creative and committed workforce.," she said. "To maintain that momentum as the economy grows it’s vital that employers understand the assumptions and expectations of the young Gen Z graduates and apprentices just entering the workforce. My research offers that insight, as well as assessing the implications for engagement and rewards, benefits and job design across the older generations too."
Warning that assumptions and expectations vary dramatically between the five generations now in the workplace – Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and newcomers, Gen Z – Kelly pointed out that, “Understanding the different expectations of each generation around motivation and career development are important issues for Cambridge’s continued success. It helps businesses recruit and retain highly-skilled workers at all levels, and in all sectors, from hi-tech to service industries.”
Be part of the research
Kelly is focusing on the impact that Cambridge’s unique positioning in the UK economy has on the workers and businesses here. You can find out more and contribute to the research itself. Complete the Talent Glue short self-assessment tool to work out what generation you are in and explore your own attitude towards work and your employer.
*******You can contact Talent Glue about this research at cambridge@talentglue.com if you are interested in exploring the issues for your business or you have an interesting story to tell about the generations in your workplace.
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