Spence on Recruiting, Motivating and Managing Younger Workers

May 19, 2024

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce interviewed NJ executives on how employers embrace, motivate, and manage younger workers. Lynn Spence, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, was among these executives and says it is not one-size-fits-all. She says, “Gen Z will make up 30% of our workforce by 2030. When you think about the drivers and motivators of Gen Z, it’s about purpose-driven work. This involves the type of job, the values of the company, the way the organization cares about the employee, and the opportunities. The pandemic changed the world. We saw people leave the industry and change careers after COVID. So employers have to be adaptable and agile when working to attract and retain different generations.”

Read the full article of “NJ Executives on Recruiting, Motivating and Managing Younger Workers” on New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s website.