061 - Is Gen Z Unemployable? with Jaynie Ellison

Industry leaders unpack shocking new data revealing a 98% disconnect between what hiring managers want and what Gen Z values in the workplace. Chris Griffin and Khalil Benalioulhaj join forces with recruiting expert Jaynie Ellison to explore practical strategies for bridging this massive gap and turning Gen Z from perceived obstacle into competitive advantage.What You’ll LearnThe real reasons behind the 98% employer-Gen Z value disconnectWhy Gen Z's worldview creates different workplace expectationsProven strategies for integrating Gen Z into experiential teamsHow remote work and mentorship can close the generational gapWhy trade jobs offer untapped opportunities for young talentTime Stamps01:27 - Episode Intro02:29 -Guest Intro04:41 - The Disconnect Between Hiring Managers and Gen Z08:01 Challenges and Solutions for Gen Z in the Workforce13:21 -Incentives and Flexibility in Trade Jobs30:45 -The Importance of In-Person Connection31:36 -Remote Work and Technology's Role32:55 -Evaluating and Integrating Gen Z into the Workforce38:21 -Strategies for Employers to Engage Gen Z44:36 -Advice for Gen Z Entering the WorkforceSnippets from the Episode"If you're looking at Gen Z as an obstacle, you're not gonna be in it for long. The workforce is aging out. You need the next generation."- Khalil Benalioulhaj"Gen Z is going to be 27% of the workforce by 2028. We're knocking on the door of 2026. This is an important conversation."- Jaynie Ellison"Stop measuring your employees based on inputs and start measuring based on outcomes. If you're judging them off office hours, you have a poor management system."- Khalil Benalioulhaj"They really want to see results. They want to see that they're progressing in their career more quickly because we don't know when things could change."- Jaynie EllisonKey Takeaways98% value disconnect exists between hiring managers and Gen ZCOVID disrupted Gen Z's foundational workplace expectationsTrade jobs offer six-figure opportunities with clear advancement pathsMentorship and structured onboarding are essential for Gen Z integrationFlexibility doesn't always mean remote work - focus on outcomesGen Z values culture, authenticity, and helping others above traditional metricsClear career progression paths can extend retention beyond 13 monthsResourcesSeth Godin's ⁠9,000 vs 9 blog⁠Need Help With An Event? Get in touch with ⁠⁠⁠CrewXP⁠⁠⁠ Watch On ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On Social: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠More from Jaynie EllisonEmerge XP Email JaynieJaynie on LinkedInMore from Chris⁠⁠⁠CrewXP⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email Chris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Connect With UsReady to future-proof your experiential business? Subscribe to Experience Builders for more strategic insights that help agency owners build bulletproof businesses.