It was once expected for employees to put in hours well above their 40 a week. Racing in to beat the boss and waiting until senior team leaders leave for it to be time to go home are not on the agenda for Millennials and Gen Z
Millennials and Gen Z advocate for clear boundaries between work and personal life, rejecting the notion that employees should always be available
Young workers are increasingly unwilling to tolerate toxic behaviors, including harassment, discrimination, and undue stress.
There’s a pushback against authoritarian leadership styles and a preference for leaders who are approachable and supportive. Gen Z and Millennials know they don’t have to take abuse from their bosses
The in-office 9–5 just doesn’t appeal to the latest generations of workers. The pandemic proved a lot of jobs can be done remotely or outside “standard” business hours.
Younger workers value work-life balance and personal time. After work, millennials and Gen Z don't return calls.
Employers have always expressed their preference for employees to not share their salaries with their coworkers.