Pinoy Gen Z job seekers prefer to join a company with cutting-edge technologies at workplace, a recent study by Dell Technologies Inc. revealed.
“Advanced technology will entice Gen Z job candidates, and organizations are encouraged to take a technology-first approach—from [the] hiring process to onboarding—to the daily work experience,” the IT firm said.
The research revealed that 88 percent of respondents from the Philippines would choose to work in an environment furnished with state-of-the-art working devices.
“Ninety-seven percent of Filipinos will consider the type of technology provided as important when considering two similar jobs,” Dell Technologies said.
Titled “Gen Z: the future has arrived,” Dell Technologies said its study discovered that majority of Pinoy Gen Z recognizes and appreciates technologies capability to revolutionize a company and career opportunities.
“An overwhelming 99 percent [of the respondents] said they recognize the importance of tech-literacy,” Dell Technologies said.
Not less than 88 percent of Pinoy Gen Z respondents have placed their technical know-how and skills as “good or excellent,” the IT firm added.
“Sixty-eight percent of Filipinos are more confident that they have the technology skills [that] employers want.”
Pinoy Gen Z-ers, according to the study, have demonstrated confidence in their technology know-how and skills. However, this does not necessarily mean preparedness at work.
“Organizations that develop up-skilling initiatives—including internships and rotation programs—for these digital natives, as well as creating cross-functional teams with complementary skill sets, will benefit from fresh approaches to problem-solving and strong knowledge exchange opportunities,” Dell Technologies said.
The respondents have also showed interest in sharing know-how. Eighty-six percent of the respondents said they are willing to share their technology literacy with colleagues at the workplace. Some 78 percent consider themselves as potential “digital ambassadors” for their company.
“To reduce an inevitable ‘digital divide’ among five generations at the workplace, business leaders should consider tech mentorship programs to address variances in IT competency and build a more well-integrated workforce,” Dell Technologies said.
The study has also found that 53 percent of Pinoy Gen Z-ers prefer to work for a company with corporate social and environmental responsibilities. Some 52 percent prefer a job that would not only get them paid but also provide them meaning other than money.
“Beyond income, Gen Z considers other thugs as important for their work,” Dell Technologies said. “Gen Z wants more than just money for their work. Employers should encourage corporate social responsibility initiatives, as well as have a strong purpose beyond business.”
According to the study, “learning and development at the workplace will also serve as key levers to attract and retain Gen Z candidates.”
The research also found that 67 percent of Pinoy Gen Z-ers seek to learn new knowledge and earn new experiences.
The study has also revealed 53 percent of Pinoy Gen Z prefer in-person communication at work over text. Seventy-seven percent are interested in learn more at the workplace through offline means. Some 91 percent recognize the company and workforce may gain from the social media.
Dell Technologies also disclosed that 60 percent of Filipinos choose to work at the workplace than at home. It also found 74 percent prefer teamwork over working alone.
“Gen Z is eager for more human interaction,” the IT firm said. “Organizations should build a flexible work environment that serves a diverse set of work styles with a strong blend of in-person and virtual collaborative workspaces, as well as immerse tools such as AR [augmented reality] and VR [virtual reality] to enable teams to deliver their best output.”