A person-organization fit Model of Generation Z: Preliminary studies

The study looks at developing a person-organization fit model based on the unique characteristics of the
new generational cohort, Generation Z, now entering the workforce. Theory suggests competitive
advantage may come to a firm based on its unique human capital, the human resources it employs and
develops. Further, organizations will be more successful in attracting the valuable employees they seek if
they can provide a workplace appealing to them in terms of organizational values, culture, and other
aspects that may also include more familiar enticements such as pay and benefits. To address the gap,
this pioneering study investigates the context of person-organizational culture for the Z Generation
entering the labor market. The key questions answered by the authors when describing the Person-
Organization Fit Framework for Generation Z include the differences in how organizational culture
appeals to Gen Z men and Gen Z women. The research results are presented in three steps: an analysis
of workplace environment elements for Gen Z, correlation analysis between the workplace environment
elements required by Gen Z, and presentation of a Person-Organization Fit Framework for Gen Z. From a
sample of 3393 students at technological secondary schools in the Wielkopolska Region, the survey
results provided evidence of the workplace preferences for this cohort. In addition, results were further
analyzed for differences in gender and intended profession. For this region, Generation Z has variable
individual needs and wants, some of which can be easily identified (gender, profession) but some of
which may be less clear. These research results may be used for designing appealing workplaces taking
into account person-organization needs for young people. Based on this novel research, organizations
employing the resulting work framework for Gen Z will be better prepared to consider the nature and
communication of what they have to offer as well as how they can be flexible in adapting these offerings
to unique individuals.

LINK : https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=909095

New Research Explores How Millennials and Gen Z Are Driving a New
Definition of Workplace Wellness

A survey conducted by Georgetown University, in partnership with Bank of America, found that young
adults looking to change jobs or fields cite paid time off (65%) and a flexible work schedule (58%) among
the top benefits impacting their choice of an employer. In addition, 73% of young adults want benefits
that can travel with them if they change jobs.

“In the post-pandemic era for the workplace – with people returning to the office, hybrid work
environments, and desires for greater work-life balance – employers need to adapt quickly. To be an
‘employer of choice’ to attract and retain young adult workers, employers need to take greater
responsibility for their employees’ overall wellness by offering new benefits and encouraging utilization
of existing benefits,” said Kevin Crain, head of retirement research and insights at Bank of America.

The Young Adults and Workplace Wellness Survey examines attitudes and priorities of 1,032 working-age
Gen Z and younger millennials (ages 24-35) as these young adults return to the office. Business for
Impacts’ AgingWell Hub at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business worked with Edge Research in
fielding the survey.

“It’s our responsibility as leaders in business to understand the changing nature of work so that we can
build a future that enables current and future generations to thrive,” said Paul Almeida, dean and
William R. Berkley Chair at Georgetown McDonough. “We believe business can be the greatest force for
good in the world – and that starts by looking inward at our employees, our students, and our
stakeholders. When we create a culture of wellness and care for others, we enable our best and
brightest to succeed personally and professionally.”

The survey found that a flexible work schedule and greater work-life balance are critical to workplace
wellness for young adults. Young adults rated eight different paid time off and flexible work benefits
among the top 10 most desired wellness benefits

LINK : New Research Explores How Millennials and Gen Z Are Driving a New Definition of Workplace
Wellness | McDonough School of Business | Georgetown University

Millennials: The ‘wellness generation’

With the exception of family, millennials value health the most. In a recent study, 79% said family was
important in their lives, followed by health and wellness at 53%, friends at 39%, spirituality at 31% and
career at 27%.Wellness is a daily, active pursuit for millennials. They are eating healthier and exercising
more than previous generations. They smoke less. Almost half consider healthy eating a lifestyle choice
as opposed to a goal-driven diet.

Technology has enabled greater access to wellness information and has put personal health monitoring
into the palms of their hands. Millennials use apps and technology to stay healthy; and while they are
earning less than older generations, they are spending more on health and fitness.

Most of today’s leaders inherited 20th century institutions, which are known for lack of agility and
punching a time clock. Institutions where seniority and top-down management rules. Institutions that
value profits over people.
Millennials often are criticized for their lack of loyalty or “job hopping,” but it is critical to note they leave
their jobs for one key reason — they do not share these industrial-age values. They value education,
higher purpose and collaboration across organizational ranks, and they want to be recognized and
rewarded for their ideas and creative thinking.Along with their prioritization of health and wellness, it
isn’t a surprise that millennials expect work-life balance. They are more likely than other generations to
view work-life balance — 41% — and not enough free time — 36% — as major career concerns. Only
29% of Gen Xers and 20% of baby boomers feel the same.

LINK: Millennials: The 'wellness generation' - Sanford Health News

How Gen Z will redefine wellness

With lockdowns, work-from-home mandates and travel restrictions still looming, it is no surprise that
mental health continues to dominate headlines as society grapples with what health and wellness is
supposed to look like in a post-pandemic era. Gen Z in particular has played a large role in opening the
dialogue around wellness, verbalizing their mental health struggles and asking for help and resources
when needed. To them, it’s okay to say when they are not okay. EY continues its research-based
exploration of this game-changing generation with a deep dive into a topic that spans timely and
timeless. The big takeaway is that Gen Z doesn’t limit wellness to physical health; mental and social well-
being get equal airtime. In their seamlessly interconnected world, where work, friends, family and
personal demands merge by the minute on multiple devices and days are punctuated by tonal alerts, the
notion of compartmentalization holds scant advantage for Gen Z. They have an inherent understanding
of balancing mindfulness, physicality and social connection, and how those directly affect one another.

Gen Z is in touch with their emotions. They believe that mental health is a holistic state of well-being
that grows from the inside out. And they recognize that if they don’t take care of it, that neglect will
emerge externally in physical and behavioral ways. They’re especially concerned about stress and
anxiety, and access to mental health care.

LINK: How Gen Z will redefine wellness | EY - US

Gen Z Is The Future of Health

Everything Gen Z does is connected to health — their relationships, their habits, their technology. We
are witnessing the first generation in a long time who is united in a common mission: to be well. That’s
why we call this generation Gen Well. They’re normalizing conversations around emotional health,
incorporating daily rituals that address both mental and physical health, and redefining what quality of
care means — from the aisles of the grocery store to the dorm room. Health is inherently integrated into
their lives. As a generation that makes up a third of the global population, this is going to change the
industry. While these four forces are how they manifest their every day decisions regarding their
personal lives, if we dive deeper into the fundamentals, we can begin to identify the building blocks of
their health. There’s more that’s driving their health decisions, what’s at the root of their beliefs, and
what dictates their behavior, what care looks like and what they are doing for themselves.

LINK: Gen Z is the Future of Health — LINUS (thelinusgroup.com)

Supplement Trends by Generation: How Different Age Groups are

Shaping the Industry

Across the globe, members of the baby boom generation are the biggest users of dietary supplements.
Whether they are approaching retirement age or have already retired, they want to age with grace and
continue to enjoy active lifestyles for as many years as possible. The supplement trends for this age
group include a focus on natural products that can improve quality of life, reduce the physical signs of
aging and reduce the risk and impact of age-related diseases. Heart, joint and cognitive health as well as
boosting immunity to disease in general are all important.

In the active aging arena, some of the ingredients being highlighted include: 1

Collagen – For immunity, overall health and wellness, and skin, bone and muscle health.

Curcumin – For joint and cognitive health.

Krill oil – To potentially help slow the aging process.

Prebiotics – To support gut health, which in turn can improve cognitive health.

Pycnogenol – To support healthy aging.

And more

One of the ironies of aging is that just when your metabolism slows, your caloric needs go down and
your body’s ability to absorb and use nutrients decrease, your need for certain nutrients can actually
increase to a higher level than when you were younger. This, of course, makes it difficult to get enough
of key nutrients from diet alone. As they age, baby boomers are turning to dietary supplements to
address this issue.The extreme popularity of social media amongst members of this generation has made
product and packaging appearance more important than ever. If you want to market to Gen Z, it’s not
enough to have a product that works. Your product and product packaging also need to be photogenic,
so they will look good in social media posts.

For this reason, brands within the nutraceutical industry should work with producers that can help them
create highly customized products with an attractive, branded look. For example, if you are
encapsulating your formulation in empty capsules, be sure to work with a capsule supplier that provides
a full range of customization options. This includes colors, opacities (i.e. fully opaque, colored but
somewhat translucent, clear), sizes, printing options and the ability to encapsulate a wide range of fill
materials or combinations of different fill materials – especially if, for aesthetic reasons, you want that fill
material to be seen.

LINK: Supplement Trends by age group: How is the shopping behaviour (capscanada.com)