FOCUS GROUP FINDINGS
EMPLOYER
INSIGHTS
SKILLS DEFICIT
EARLY CAREER OFFERINGS
Employers believe skill deficiency in Gen Z may include:
All employers engaged in this research have early career initiatives to attract candidates and develop talent in the short term and some, in the medium term. In general, it is part of their long-term talent planning.
• Adaptability, resilience, assertiveness, ability to show initiative, interpersonal awareness and social perceptiveness (social cues)
EVOLVING ROTATIONS
There’s good evidence that this young generation (Gen Z) seems less capable to deal with stress than previous generations - Simon Sinek
Almost all employers intend to review their overall graduate programmes.
Some employers will reduce the number of rotations on their programmes and some will move to no rotations. According to some, rotations can have a negative impact on graduates and their managers , as the HR team recognise not all grads have competencies that fit across the organisation and support all functions. Research shows that graduate programmes globally are undergoing dynamic shifts influenced by economic conditions, skill demands, and generational preferences - CFS Institute
WHAT EMPLOYERS BELIEVE GRADUATES BRING TO THE WORKPLACE • Graduates seek opportunities to engage in professional networks, and receive mentoring from senior colleagues • Graduates are actively maintaining a focus on wellbeing in the professional environment. In some cases, they are looking to learn how to say 'No’ and protect personal boundaries. • Some employers highlight digital acumen, fresh perspectives and creativity as relevant and present among graduates
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