UNDERSTANDING GENERATION Z IN THE WORKPLACE
Introduction Generation Z, commonly defined as individuals born between the mid-to-late 1990s and the early 2010s, is rapidly becoming a major part of the global workforce. As Baby Boomers retire and Millennials move into leadership positions, Gen Z employees are entering organizations with new expectations, values, communication styles, and attitudes toward work. Their presence is reshaping workplace culture, leadership practices, technology use, employee engagement, and organizational priorities. Understanding Generation Z in the workplace is important for employers, managers, human resource professionals, and colleagues who want to build productive, inclusive, and future-ready organizations. Gen Z workers are often described as digital natives, socially conscious, practical, entrepreneurial, and highly aware of mental health and work-life balance. However, like every generation, they are diverse and should not be reduced to stereotypes. Their behaviors and expectations have been...