Many Gen Z employees are struggling to be engaged at work.
As a manager, how can you earn their engagement? It’s all about creating a team dynamic of collaboration, commitment, and sustained motivation.
- First, establish transparent, consistent, two-way communication channels to alleviate their potential fear of uncertainty and help them feel a sense of control. Being out of the loop will make them feel deprioritized.
- Next, show them paths to career progression. Everyone needs a direction in order to feel incentivized. It’s also critical to explain early and often how their individual contributions make an impact on the organization, regardless of how small they might seem. This will help them visualize how their efforts contribute to the greater good.
- Be sure to grant them autonomy over their work.
- Avoid micromanaging, but provide specific, constructive feedback when necessary to demonstrate that you’re invested in their success.
- Finally, prioritize wellness, mental health, and a sense of psychological safety on your team to remind them that your relationship isn’t just transactional.
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