Kahoot!: many young professionals teaching managers how to complete digital tasks
The latest UK survey of young professionals conducted by gamified learning platform Kahoot! has found that 57 percent say they have had to teach their manager how to complete a basic digital task.
Kahoot! surveyed 2,000 office workers aged between 21 and 25 in the UK who have recently graduated from university and are new to the professional environment.
Alongside the trend for ‘reverse mentoring’, the report also found that 44 percent of young office workers have experienced criticism from older employees due to stereotypes associated with Gen Z.
Most young professionals (61 percent) said that university did prepare them for the practical reality of working life, although 34 percent said it did not. More than half (54 percent) of those surveyed said more workplaces should offer similar recognition and motivation as universities.
Kahoot says that employers should look to develop new training methods and personalized materials to support young professionals, as 43 percent of young professionals called for tailored training and 40 percent said they would appreciate bite-sized learning opportunities.
"The research makes it clear that Gen Z's entry into the workplace is colliding with entrenched workplace cultures that often don't fit their expectations or strengths,” Jon Neale, Growth Director, UK and Ireland at Kahoot! comments.
“They're eager to contribute yet can't seem to win. While older colleagues resist change, Gen Z willingly bridges generational gaps by teaching managers basic technology skills. This research should be a wake-up call: if leaders want to unlock the potential of Gen Z, they must create a workplace where younger employees are supported, listened to, and allowed to thrive. The cost of doing nothing will be high - not just in retention, but in innovation, culture, and competitiveness."
