Millennials & Gen Z need mentorship, not lectures
Millennials are stressed, and not without good reason to be. Growing concern about work-life balance has left many choosing to put their personal lives over work after the Covid-19 pandemic derailed the lives of so many - particularly the newer generations of workers. In a survey conducted by Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trend report, 55% of millennials reported they were more likely to put their health and well-being over working for someone else.
The bosses of the world need to start taking these feelings into account. Flexible work scheduling seems to be a priority for the younger generation and can be implemented as long as productivity doesn’t take a nosedive. Many managers cite this as the reason they are hesitant to let up the reins. But in order to keep staterooms bull, there needs to be some compromise.
In 2024, Gen Z workers are set to outnumber baby boomers in the U.S. labor force for the first time.