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serious distractions—and yet to them, it is normal. to encourage them to ? nd dedicated time to minimize dis-

When their manager sends a text or email, it’s just add- tractions and produce the work they are fully capable of. ing to the noise. Networking is also a big favorite among this generation,

To truly reach Gen Z, they need to be sought after, in as is the need for mentorship and exchange of ideas with person, with intentional time devoted to the conversation. more experienced workers.

The time a manager gives to take them out to coffee or get 10. And ? nally, listen. Listen attentively. Listen quietly. to know them through a Zoom meeting is more meaning- Listen for what is not said. Listen with intent.

ful because of the chaos they are accustomed to. Gen Z workers have a carefully tuned radar for being sold

There are several downsides in not only communication to and a limited amount of time and energy to spend assess- but also the quality of work they can produce because of ing whether something’s worth their time. Getting past these multitasking. Gen Z struggles to naturally focus on deep ? lters, and winning Gen Z’s attention, will mean providing work. But in reality, we all do. The human brain can do them with engaging and immediately bene? cial experiences.

two things at once by dedicating half our gray matter to One-way messaging alone will likely get drowned out in each task, but when you add a third task, ef? ciency and the noise. So, listen. It’s all that you wanted when you were productivity go downhill fast. As their manager, you’ll need in their position.

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