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<description>&lt;p&gt;Jenny Fernandez is an executive coach and professor at Columbia and NYU. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore some of Gen Z's unique characteristics, such as being digital natives and the impact of "helicopter parenting." &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jenny highlights the challenges Gen Z faces, including communication skills, job security and concerns exacerbated by the pandemic. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also explore the need for supportive work environments, effective onboarding, clear training paths, and why mentorship is important. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jenny's tips for a happy workplace:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Set your employees up for success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have a very clear training path so people know how to progress&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide mentors and sponsors for employees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links and resources mentioned in this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8xQl8_nRoQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;TEDx Talk by Jenny Fernandez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymfernandez/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Jenny Fernandez on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.happymanifesto.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Happy Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Happy Manifesto

Henry Stewart, Maureen Egbe

How Can Employers Create a Happier Workplace For Generation Z?

MAR 5, 202529 MIN
The Happy Manifesto

How Can Employers Create a Happier Workplace For Generation Z?

MAR 5, 202529 MIN

Description

Jenny Fernandez is an executive coach and professor at Columbia and NYU.

In this episode, we explore some of Gen Z's unique characteristics, such as being digital natives and the impact of "helicopter parenting."

Jenny highlights the challenges Gen Z faces, including communication skills, job security and concerns exacerbated by the pandemic.

We also explore the need for supportive work environments, effective onboarding, clear training paths, and why mentorship is important.

Jenny's tips for a happy workplace:

  1. Set your employees up for success
  2. Have a very clear training path so people know how to progress
  3. Provide mentors and sponsors for employees

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

TEDx Talk by Jenny Fernandez

Jenny Fernandez on LinkedIn

Happy Website