"Gen Zers, who were practically born with smartphones and iPads in their hands, have grown up completely immersed in the information highway. Therefore, it should come as no big surprise that those born as digital natives -deeply connected to culture, trends, politics, and business-have different ideas about what their contributions to the world should look like. They deeply value work-life balance and they need to feel like the work they do has meaning."
"Still, Gen Zers often get called out for being entitled, lazy, or simply not being driven. However, according to a recent conversation between executive Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, and Simon Sinek, author and thought leader, it's not a lack of commitment or drive that sets Gen Z apart in the workplace. It's a well-earned lack of trust in leadership."
Gen Z grew up immersed in digital culture and expects work to provide meaning and work-life balance. The generation demonstrates strong concern about systemic issues like corruption and inequality and shows commitment to creating change. Gen Zers often face labels of entitlement or laziness, but the underlying cause is widespread distrust of corporate loyalty and leadership. Many Gen Z employees expect clearer, earlier rewards and transparent career steps rather than following the traditional model of unpaid early loyalty. Employers should respond by building trust and offering more frequent, clear advancement signals to engage these workers.
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