You’ve probably heard of “conscious uncoupling.” But now, Gen Z and other younger members of the workforce have taken up “conscious unbossing” at the office.

What is conscious unbossing? It’s not that different from conscious uncoupling, but according to experts, it has to do with Gen Z’s overall disengagement and reluctance to climb the traditional corporate ladder—and it’s affecting workplace dynamics and shaping the future of work. Here’s what to know.

Wait, first, what’s conscious uncoupling?

Back in 2014, actress and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow made headlines when she framed her divorce from singer Chris Martin, as a “conscious uncoupling”—basically, an amicable split or separation, signaling a lack of drama, while also inferring in a slightly cringe way that the break up is mind

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