Truth, Lies and Work 242. Amazon sacks HR, bosses blame Gen Z and new-job red flags. PLUS! Does your vibe really attract your tribe?
Oct 21, 2025
Dive into the clash between Gen Z and their older counterparts, where workplace boundaries and phone dodging spark heated debates. Explore the alarming potential of AI to reshape job landscapes, with roles like translators and coders on the chopping block. Amazon's significant HR layoffs raise questions about the human cost of tech investment. Finally, ponder the saying 'Your vibe attracts your tribe,' as research reveals the nuances of social attraction and the dangers of mimicking harmful behaviors.
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Generational Conflict Reflects Cultural Change
- Generational clashes in workplaces reflect changing norms, not inherent incompetence by Gen Z.
- Leanne urges managers to update skills and co-create new workplace norms to bridge gaps.
Coach Instead Of Criticize Phone Avoidance
- Train employees on missing skills instead of mocking them for generational differences.
- Have curious, coaching conversations about phone skills and boundary expectations.
AI Means Evolution More Than Extinction
- Microsoft/CoPilot analysis flags roles with high AI overlap, but outcomes are job evolution not pure elimination.
- AI can automate drafts or tasks, often creating more scalable work and services.
