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Gen Z Is Toxic for Companies, Employers Believe
Newsweek ^ | 03/23/2024 | Suzanne Blake

Posted on 03/23/2024 6:42:17 PM PDT by Drew68

Companies are struggling to operate as Gen Z enters the workforce at higher rates, and a growing majority of employers say the younger generation is toxic for their business.

That's the latest from a new Freedom Economy Index report conducted by PublicSquare and RedBalloon this month. In the survey, 68 percent of small business owners said Gen Zers were the "least reliable" of all their employees. And 71 percent said these younger workers were the most likely to have a workplace mental health issue.

One of the surveyed employers spoke of Gen Z's "absolute delusion, complete lack of common sense, and zero critical reasoning or basic analytical skills."

The criticism for Gen Z workers was in full force, as less than 4 percent said Gen Z was the generation that most aligns with their workplace culture, and 62 percent said Gen Z was the most likely to create division and toxicity in the workplace.

Another employer noted the generation's tendency for "expecting promotions for simply showing up every day."

The toxicity could even lead to company lawsuits, as 57 percent said Gen Z run the most risk of creating a workplace lawsuit.

Dan Space, an HR consultant who runs DanFromHR.com, said since the study reflects the feelings of small business owners, it could be skewed. These types of businesses often do not pay well or offer a high-quality company culture, he said, and Gen Z tends to look for those in any type of role or career they take on, he said.

"Gen Z is one of the most informed, confident and no BS generation because they saw what happened to the millennials before them," Space told Newsweek.

"Being told to go to college to get a great job..."

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: companies; generationz; genz; labor
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To: rbg81
18 months ago, I landed at the greatest place for my "last rodeo." It's a great working environment, and I've found our Gen Z's to be great coworkers.

I learned a lot about the CEO my first week on the job, when I saw him making coffee. I'm big on qualitative stuff like that.

It's a unique environment: all but two of our senior officers live in Texas. My supervisor lives in Florida and flies in every other week. I work from home two days a week, a blessing as the commute to downtown Dallas gets worse every week.

41 posted on 03/23/2024 8:13:11 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: Drew68

Most people under 40 subscribe to the kenyan’s fundamental transformation and activism at all times mentality. No surprise they can’t function in the working world.


42 posted on 03/23/2024 8:15:14 PM PDT by 100%FEDUP
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To: SaveFerris
Yet many companies discriminated against me for being over 50.

Same here!
43 posted on 03/23/2024 8:16:45 PM PDT by 100%FEDUP
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To: icclearly

It’s called life. Somehow people got the idea in their heads that they could have everything in life without working for it. Well, someone had to build the material things we use, like houses and transportation. Someone has to grow food to feed us. How does that get done? By work! Grueling hard work.

So yeah, you work those 40+ hour weeks, live frugally, and build your skills while you are feeding yourself and hopefully your family. You don’t buy $7 cups of coffee every day, don’t eat takeout or use DoorDash, and you drive a used vehicle that you do most maintenance on yourself. You put aside 10-15% for the future, so you have something left over for emergencies and someday retirement.

Over time, you gain promotions as you work your way up. You raise your children and pay off your mortgage. You stay true to your spouse and avoid divorce. Eventually, you both retire and get to enjoy your golden years.

Bottom line: life is work.


44 posted on 03/23/2024 8:21:42 PM PDT by CitizenUSA (Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.)
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To: rxh4n1
"And Boomers, you were not wet behind the ears and stupid and arrogant at work when you were young?”

Seven months out of college, I was an Army ADA 2nd LT in charge of a Chaparral missile platoon. Three months later, they added the other Chaparral platoon to my plate.

Fortunately, both of my platoon sergeants did at least one tour in Nam. I grew up fast, there was no other choice.

However, I became a real PITA after a year on the job. I wasn't arrogant, just supremely confident in guiding my platoons. I welcomed it, it was "showtime".

Plenty of stories, I know they're interesting only to me.

45 posted on 03/23/2024 8:22:57 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: 100%FEDUP

Frustrating, to put it mildly


46 posted on 03/23/2024 8:30:43 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Newbomb Turk

I think most walmart employees are pushing around those big carts, gathering the groceries for those too lazy to do their own shopping.

What a soul crushing job that must be.


47 posted on 03/23/2024 8:40:47 PM PDT by Newtoidaho (All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.)
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To: Night Hides Not
Plenty of stories, I know they're interesting only to me.

One of heaven's innumerable blessings for those who arrive there will be that the other residents will find our stories to be endlessly fascinating and will insist on hearing them in detail, especially those which reveal how God was acting on our behalf.

48 posted on 03/23/2024 8:51:06 PM PDT by Hebrews 11:6 ("The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed." Romans 8:19)
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To: Drew68

bttt


49 posted on 03/23/2024 9:20:47 PM PDT by Dave W
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To: Drew68
"Gen Z is one of the most informed, confident and no BS generation because they saw what happened to the millennials before them," Space told Newsweek.

"Being told to go to college to get a great job..."

Less likely to scam Gen Z. Plus boys from Gen Z are sick and tired of feminism. The greatest insult from Gen Z is being called a "simp".

50 posted on 03/23/2024 9:25:37 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: pepsi_junkie
This article is making the case that Gen Z is "toxic" because they refuse to be corporate drones or automatically accept whatever HR says is in their interests. They are "toxic" because if they are forced into some idiotic DEI program that targets them as the bad guy they'll just quite and go work somewhere they are valued.

I find that a welcome development.

That's my take. Ultimately, they'll be less likely to agree with the crap coming from the Biden Administration. Or at least the boys, anyway.

51 posted on 03/23/2024 9:27:47 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: Drew68

Agree ... 100%


52 posted on 03/23/2024 10:14:46 PM PDT by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: Drew68
I scanned the article and did not see an important fact...

At least 50% of Gen Z is non-white.

IQ, and growing up with a family work ethic, are indispensable factors for successful adults.

53 posted on 03/23/2024 10:26:54 PM PDT by zeestephen (Trump "Lost" By 43,000 Votes - Spread Across Three States - GA, WI, AZ)
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To: zeestephen
I scanned the article and did not see an important fact... At least 50% of Gen Z is non-white.

This is true. I don't know the exact numbers but Gen Z is the least white generation there's ever been in America. And the white generation that follows them (my four children) will be an even greater minority still.

They're all lumped together as if their experiences and attitudes are monolithic but they're not.

54 posted on 03/23/2024 10:33:39 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: MinorityRepublican
Re: "Ultimately, they'll be less likely to agree with the crap coming from the Biden Administration..."

Sorry, that is delusional.

Gen Z is at least 50% non-white.

Non-white young Americans vote 75%-80% Democrat.

55 posted on 03/23/2024 10:35:42 PM PDT by zeestephen (Trump "Lost" By 43,000 Votes - Spread Across Three States - GA, WI, AZ)
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To: zeestephen

Florida is 51.1% Non-Hispanic White according to 2021 census. How did Trump win? Texas is 39.3% non-Hispanic white. How did Trump win?


56 posted on 03/23/2024 10:51:12 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: Drew68
Generation Z is unemployable.

...and since we can't simply ignore an entire generation, the nation is doomed. Seriously, when most of the next generation has been raised to be neurotic, lazy, more concerned with feelings than with hard work or achievement - what exactly is the future of America?
57 posted on 03/23/2024 10:56:04 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: Drew68

As a general rule, yep. There are a minority group of exceptions who received proper schooling and upbringing. Not the large majority though.


58 posted on 03/23/2024 10:56:50 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Drew68

Me: You’re having problems with Gen Z? Well, I could use some extra work.
Hiring manager: Yer too old.
Me: Well . . . bye!


59 posted on 03/23/2024 10:59:25 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (FBI out of Florida!)
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To: CitizenUSA
You put aside 10-15% for the future, so you have something left over for emergencies and someday retirement.

Good luck with that. Thanks to Joetato, the Dumb-O-Crats and the GOPee, the younguns will have to settle with eschewing restaurants and Starbucks while working on their own cars.

60 posted on 03/23/2024 11:03:53 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (FBI out of Florida!)
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