‘Post-millennials Have Capacity to Transform Workplace’

Emma Okonji

Generation Z (Gen Z), which is the acronym for postmillennials that were born after 1996, as named by Dell Technologies, are entering the workforce, bringing with them a tech-first mentality that will propel businesses further into the digital era while potentially deepening the divide among five generations in the workplace, a report has stated.

According to global research commissioned by Dell Technologies, post-millennials, also known as Gen Z, have a deep, universal understanding of technology and its potential to transform how we work and live.

Corporate Fellow and Vice President of Technology Strategy, Dell Technologies, Danny Cobb, said: “It’s almost a given that these digital natives have advanced technology and data science skills, but what is surprising is the level of digital maturity they are bringing to the workplace.

“Yet we haven’t raised a generation of robots. Gen Z sees technology not only as a tool for enabling human progress, but also as a means for leveling the information empowerment playing field. Their combination of vision and optimism is remarkable.”

The Dell Technologies survey of more than 12,000 high school and college students in 17 countries, reveals the younger generation’s outlook on technology and future jobs.

According to the report, 98 per cent have used technology as part of their formal education; 91 per cent say the technology offered by an employer would be a factor in choosing among similar job offers; 80 per cent want to work with cutting-edge technology, but of those, 38 per cent are interested in Information Technology (IT) careers, 39 per cent want to work in cybersecurity and 46 per cent aspire to do technology research and development, while 80 per cent believe technology and automation will create a more equitable work environment by preventing bias and discrimination.