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S omething has changed in the global job market, and anyone involved in hiring can feel it. The CV still arrives, interviews still take place, and offer letters are still issued, but the dynamic surrounding those conversations has changed in a meaningful way. Gen Z candidates don’t want to be recipients of whatever terms are presented to them. They interrogate details, openly compare options, challenge assumptions, and, when necessary, walk away without hesitation. Younger professionals are asking harder questions about pay, contracts, flexibility and career growth, and employers who cannot answer clearly are losing talent faster than they realise. Gen Z Is Forcing Employers to Raise Their Game
Author: Anton van Heerden Anton is the Managing Director and founder of DNA Outsourcing and DNA EOR, with nearly 30 years of experience in HR and payroll technology. He has led transformative workforce solutions across Africa and the Middle East, helping companies expand globally through compliant, people-led EOR and payroll services. Prior to founding DNA in 2018, Anton served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Sage Africa and Middle East, where he played a pivotal role in scaling operations and driving product innovation across the region. His career began as a founding member of VIP Payroll, contributing to one of South Africa’s most trusted payroll software brands. Today, Anton is recognised as a strategic leader in global employment, valued for his insights on compliance, cross-border hiring, and the role of technology in scaling teams. His mission remains clear: simplify international expansion while keeping people at the heart of the process.
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