Zaid Safe, a Gen Zer, discusses what his generation wants from workplace culture. Topics include the challenges of remote work, transitioning to full five-day work weeks, implementing a hybrid work model, the importance of transparency, and the evolving concept of company culture.
Gen Z employees want clear policies and transparent communication regarding company decisions.
Gen Z employees prioritize meaningful company culture with shared values and purpose over superficial perks.
Deep dives
Transition from remote to in-office work
Zade, a young Gen Z professional, shares his experience transitioning from remote work during COVID to a full five-day work week. Initially, his company was completely remote, but due to projects not getting done and lack of productivity, they shifted towards in-office work. This transition caused some employees to leave, and it was difficult for Zade, who has an hour-long commute. The company made the decision to enforce a full five-day work week with no flexibility or remote work options.
Lack of transparency and communication
Zade expresses frustration with his company's lack of transparency and communication regarding their decision to transition to in-office work. He highlights the importance of clear policies and open discussions about the company's financial performance and bottom line. Zade believes that employees should have a better understanding of how their work contributes to the company's success and should be involved in conversations about decisions that directly affect them.
Need for authenticity and meaningful company culture
Zade emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize authenticity and establish a meaningful company culture. He criticizes the trend of companies trying to attract employees with superficial perks and instead advocates for transparency, clarity, and open communication. Zade believes that a strong team is built on shared values and a sense of purpose, rather than flashy incentives.
You enter the workforce in a pandemic. You’re onboarded remotely. You’re mandated to RTO. And the whole time, it feels like you’re being sold to. That’s the Gen Z experience of the workplace so far, and they’re not loving it. On this episode, we’re joined by Gen Zer Zaid Safe to chat about what his generation wants from workplace culture—and the practices they’d leave behind.
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