What Gen Z Wants: Asian & Pacific Islander Gen Zers Talk Workplace & Societal Expectations

We’re only a few episodes into season 2 of The Generational View podcast, but have already had some wonderful conversations with our Gen Z guests here on The Generational View. If you’ve missed any episodes in season 2 or want to catch up from season 1, feel free to head over to the website at www.thegenerationalview.com for all of our previous episodes.

 

We’ve spoken to quite a few individuals within the Gen Z age group about how they perceive society and their experiences with it.  Despite the similarities in experiences some share, these powerful voices all bring a different message to the conversation. It’s important to provide a safe space for these voices to be heard and shared. So we want to continue that opportunity throughout Season 2 of The Generational View. In this particular episode, we will hear from three Gen Zers in the Asian and Pacific Islander Community.

 

Our guests today

Dhivya Umachandran is currently working as a Manufacturing Rotational in a company serving customers in the food, beverage, and industrial markets. She has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and is Six Sigma Belt certified. Usha Adhikari is an Operations Intern at a large university and is currently a Junior, working on Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Global Health and a Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications. Kiana Truong is a future UNC Charlotte Undergraduate in Computer Science and a Road to Hire Intern at a large technology company.

 

What you will hear in this episode:

• The biggest societal problem that Gen Z faces today. 
• How a lack of empathy shows up in their everyday interactions with their peers
• Does the institution play a role in facilitating and providing a safe space for learning
• What they look for in a potential employer, and the importance of a company’s commitment to diversity.
• The types of behaviors they appreciate in leadership