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over the phone.

At work, Generation Z expects clear
instructions, direct communication, and
regular feedback. They don’t appreciate
“fluff,” corporate jargon, or any form of beating
around the bush. They also prefer to work
autonomously and don’t appreciate any form
of micromanagement, often setting very strong
boundaries for themselves in the workplace.

Health and wellness-conscious
Placing higher value on physical health than
Millennials, Gen Xers, or Baby Boomers
did at the same age, many Gen Zers
choose not to engage in drinking alcohol
or smoking tobacco. They were also privy
to more consistent, accurate information
about nutrition and exercise from a young
age, leaving behind the wild yo-yo diets
and laughable “health” crazes of previous
generations.

Generation Z is also known for speaking
openly about struggles regarding mental
health, especially depression and anxiety.
For many individuals in this generation,
the rise in violent crimes, media saturation,
the constant barrage of “bad news,” the
COVID-19 pandemic, and coming of age
in such uncertain economic times have all
exacerbated underlying mental health issues.

Pragmatic and focused on finances
The Gen Z workforce values different
elements of their careers than many
employees from older generations. These
young employees have specific needs at
work due to the differences in the world they
were raised in. To attract and retain Gen
Z employees, employers need to foster a
workplace culture that is aligned with their

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