Gen Z Needs Office Etiquette Coaches, Managers Say | Entrepreneur
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First-time in-office Gen Z employees are causing culture clashes in the workplace, facing issues with inappropriate attire, personal hygiene, and disruptive behavior. Managers are noting problems such as leaving messes and chatting loudly during work hours. To remedy these issues, many are hiring etiquette coaches to provide training on workplace norms. Rosalinda Randall reports a surge in requests for her workshops, particularly addressing basic expectations like dress codes and personal hygiene. Additionally, some Gen Z employees tend to question every directive, prompting advice to provide them with more context for their tasks to enhance respect and compliance.
Rosalinda Randall, an etiquette coach, noted a significant rise in requests for her services, with calls up 50% in recent months, as companies seek to instill office etiquette in first-time workers.
Melissa Franks, founder of On Call COO, emphasized the importance of providing context to Gen Z employees, suggesting that this approach fosters respect and better compliance with directives.
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