The importance of authenticity and a collective identity

It is not a kept secret that the next generation is aware of their voice and eager to make it known and heard. They have firm standings and beliefs to pursue authenticity and justice and will not accept anything other than that in the workplace. In an ever-evolving world, they seek to cling to a truth that remains constant amidst fleeting cultural events, emotions, protests, and socio-political agendas - The Truth, The Way, The Life. But how does Gen Z oppose or try to populate that to their non-Christian peers and colleagues? More than anything, the youth seek to be understood, for that enables them to launch understanding back into their workplace and colleagues. Collective identity is such a fluid controversy and conversation amidst the youth today that it begs to ask the question if the next generation is a united one, a collaborative one – and if there is a place for differing value systems and worldviews to merge? The answer is Yes! The next generation is all about supporting a goal and mission and will sacrifice and serve to aid and support the said mission. By giving beyond oneself and contributing to their community is a driving force that demonstrates unity like never seen before!

Romans 12:2 conveys that we should not conform to patterns and customs of this world but that we rather renew our minds and revisit our values daily to ensure that we align with the will of God and live according to what is good and noble within His purpose for us. Let this be an invitation to our peers as next gen Christians to not conform to culture and the flavour of the week when it comes to identity – especially in the workplace. God has called and equipped the next generation to advance God’s agenda for a unified body in Christ and identity in Him, as God’s character and goodness remains constant in a fluid and insecure social culture.

Speaking up and stepping out: transparency is the trademark for trust in the workplace

A collective agreement can be made with regards to Gen Z’s enthusiastic aptitude to speak up and out about causes, catastrophes, celebrations, and concerns that are important to them and their peers. But what about the culture in the workforce and how the atmosphere shifts every time a young, next gen enters the office? Although the next generation has been described as innovative and daring, we are fearful of being the fresh meat in the office. When a young working adult feels safe amongst their colleagues and secure in their work environment their contribution and success skyrockets. They seek transparency and communication from their team members as Gen Z is passionate about activation and empowerment strategies in their workspace and despises passivity and allocation when the narrative is all about consumerism.

The youth are solemnly committed to deepen the effect of collaboration and contribution within their companies and organizations as they cherish the chance to be advocates of the past, present, and future. As a Gen Z, I am very aware that each of us possesses distinct and unique aptitudes and skills and have learned to cultivate, appropriate, and harness our bounty of gifts in the workplace. However, we sometimes find it difficult to sow and use it in the workforce amidst multigenerational colleagues who frown upon engaging in differences and sticking to tradition in the office.

The next generation is tough and tender about the truth and limiting the next gen’s passion to create and be original can barricade any connection or respect to grow and prosper. We will confess when we feel we are not being recognized or heard – as the next generation is all about living in the Light! God has gifted us all with vision and instinct to cultivate and grow what we have been given. Let us awaken to that truth and step into our identity of being good stewards and work together to grow in each other, our callings, and unique purposes.

What God says about the youth in the workforce: Attributes of the digitized next generation that catapults their tenacity to change the culture of their colleagues

As the digitized generation, they have access to a plethora of resources but struggle to make use of and distribute these resources in a monotonous and constrained workspace. God has gifted the next generation with flexibility, freedom, experience, and enthusiasm to function as a catalyst for connecting to others in a way that should boost collaboration and spirit within multigenerational teams. God has always been passionate and prominent about the next generation and proclaims His guidance amidst unfaithfulness in the next generation.



A theme of unity and collaboration sounds strong through the next generation, and they are super serious about the simple significance of working together to achieve victory and change in any social and work sphere. The next generation has been called to purify the minds of their employers and colleagues to inspire a mindset of cohesion and collaboration because the one thing Gen Z is confident in is that they have a voice and that they oversee using it and speaking up. God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the call – He has equipped the next gen to lead the world to victory.

Cultivating work ethic in the next gen: being tough and tender about the truth

Multigenerational colleagues might bump heads as older, more established colleagues believe talent and success to be self-made. Being a next gen with self-taught talents and skills often communicates “unreliability” as their skills did not transpire through traditional ‘hard work’, succession, or on a promotional basis due to years of loyalty and their repetitive role in the company.

Change should not be seen as a challenge and the next generation values collaboration over isolation – more than ever in a trending isolated youth culture. Building work ethic in the next generation requires a listening ear and willing heart to collaborate on their terms. Gifting the next gen with the opportunity to take ownership of a project or task will propel them to work harder and achieve the goal in excellence, as they share a part in its success, they see and uphold the value thereof. Young adults in the workforce are seeking to take more ownership for their and their team’s success. Aligning projects with passions elevates the engagement of the next generation in the workforce as it enables them to craft their work ethic of ‘working to live’ and not ‘living to work’ as previous generations. 

The struggle of loving and living out Jesus in the workplace: humility as the office currency

The struggle is indeed real for all generations present in the workforce to act out their values and to lead by the Word and not by the world. Being a next gen who is focused on fulfilling their purpose and living out their calling in the workforce can be daunting when proclaiming Truth in an environment that is all concerned about concrete facts and evidence is needed to believe in something or see a consequence to commit my Jesus. In times when you find it challenging to live out Jesus in your workspace, approach the hurdle with a spirit of humility and submission. Entering a space in such a posture promotes the protection of your heart and the heart of your colleagues and promotes a more approachable basis for connecting to your multigenerational colleagues. The next gen has harnessed their age and the knowledge they bear as a product of being such an exposed generation. They know that a value is not a value if it does not hold value, and they are willing to risk it all to proclaim purpose > pay-slip.