By the end of this year, one in ten managers will be from Generation Z. That’s not a distant projection. It’s happening right now. It’s not just a statistic. It’s a cultural turning point.
I’ve spent the last decade teaching leadership and strategy to Gen Z students. I’ve watched them go from unsure first years to confident professionals. And what I’ve learned is simple:
Gen Z isn’t waiting for the workplace to change. They’re changing it themselves.
Recently, Glassdoor released new data showing dramatic increases in the way workplace culture is being discussed. And the results are striking: • Well-being mentions are up 222% • Burnout is up 126% • Boundaries are up 99% • Empathy and inclusion are up 76% • Clarity is up 52%
Each of these tells a story. Each one signals the arr