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Work is broken. Gen Z can help fix it | Amanda Schneider

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Mar 29, 2025
Amanda Schneider, a consultant and researcher, shares insightful data on Gen Z's unique workplace preferences. She uncovers how this generation favors diverse experiences over job stability, challenging traditional norms. Amanda highlights the impact of Gen Z's views on creating flexible work environments and fostering authentic company culture. She also discusses the struggles faced by working mothers and emphasizes the need for adaptable workplace practices. This conversation reveals how Gen Z can drive positive change in the evolving landscape of work.
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INSIGHT

Gen Z's Job Preferences

  • Gen Z prioritizes diverse experiences over long-term employment at one company.
  • They value collective insights gained from multiple companies instead of deep insights from just one.
ADVICE

Learning from Gen Z

  • View Gen Z as prototypes, not stereotypes, for the future of work.
  • Learn from their preferences to build a better work environment for everyone.
ANECDOTE

Work-Life Balance Struggle

  • Amanda Schneider's personal experience with childcare challenges and standard work hours led her to question the point of it all.
  • This struggle is a common reason why women leave the workforce.
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