(from Society for Human Resource Management) Generation Z’s birth years are generally recognized as 1996 to 2009. The cohort includes only those who do not remember the September 11 terrorist attacks. According to a 16-year-old spokesperson, Generation Z-ers are generally:
1. Competitive
2. Skeptical and individualistic like their parents, Gen X-ers
3. Financially focused
4. Entrepreneurial
5. Connected and prefer face-to-face communication
6. Eager for interaction and feedback
7. Independent
8. The last majority white generation in the U.S.
9. Open to change
10. Eager to contribute to the conversation
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