Navigating Generational Perceptions in the Workplace

Exploring the transitions from millennials to Gen Z, this chapter delves into the stereotypes surrounding each generation while highlighting the strengths and unique impact of Gen Z professionals, shaped by the pandemic. Contrasting views on education, debt, and career aspirations between boomers, millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z are discussed, emphasizing the evolving expectations in the workplace. Strategies for engaging young engineers, focusing on providing meaningful work, clear career paths, and emotional support, especially for Gen Z, are also addressed.