Gen Z is regularly called out as difficult to deal with in the workplace. I have a few in mine but don't relate to all the issues cited in this story all the issues cited in this story.
The disconnect between Gen Z and the workplace could in part be due to the pandemic. According to a 2021 study, 46% of Gen Zers said the pandemic made pursuing their educational or career goals more difficult. Plus, when work and school moved to an online format, many Gen Zers never had the opportunity to fully experience an in-person office dynamic.
I find that some Gen Zers are able to make the most of the forces that shaped them and use that to their advantage. They are able to demonstrate that they bring value to the organization even if everyone does not agree with how they go about their business. Some are able to make small compromises that helps bridge the gap between "them" and "us". The ones who succeed in the multi-generational workplace of today are able to grasp that they have advantages over the older generations and use it tactfully. I believe they are also the ones that will be future leaders in the organization - mostly it is about empathy and emotional intelligence, not everyone is blessed with that does not matter the generation. It seems a bit silly to blame it on the pandemic.
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