Research reveals that when it comes to choosing bosses, the Gen Z workforce values honesty over experience.
Less than 10% of Gen Zers considered experience and knowledge as ideal strengths in their managers, emphasizing the importance of honesty in leadership.
Gen Z values honesty more than experience in choosing a boss
Recent data from Jabra, a tech company, reveals that Gen Z workers, who are becoming more numerous than older generations, place little importance on working for experienced leaders or staying in a job for an extended period.
The report based on 14 countries including the US, indicates that less than 10% of Gen Zers highly rated experience and knowledge as crucial points in their managers.
According to the report, they value honesty far more than years of career expertise, with honesty being five times more important.
Furthermore, the majority of Gen Z enthusiastically support regular discussions with their bosses to improve morale and work efficiency.
Why does Gen Z demand regular check-ins with their bosses?
The researchers emphasized that having one meaningful conversation per week with a manager can significantly impact an individual's sense of connection and belonging, preventing disengagement from work.
They also mentioned that leaders to manage time for honest, empathetic, and transparent discussions.
Gen Z claimed that even online communication such as chat messages or online catch-ups can contribute to boosting a sense of belonging among employees.
Most Gen Z do not intend to stay at work long-term
Despite appreciating the honesty of their bosses, Gen Z still chose to change jobs this year.
According to the report, although up to 70% expressed job satisfaction, 48% still decided to leave their current job position.
Additionally, 52% of Gen Z indicated that they feel burned out by their work.
Some causes are believed to be due to a lack of rest during work time. Most of them complain that they have to work even during their breaks.
Notably, in a study conducted by Ford, the automobile manufacturer, it was revealed that most employees are willing to reduce their salary by 20% to balance their lives between rest and work.
A case of Gen Z burst into tears due to their 9-to-5 job
In a viral video, Gen Z Brielle Asero burst into tears as she shared the struggles she faces with her 9 to 5 job.
Gen Z shares that even though she has to work from 9 am to 5 pm every day, she still doesn't make enough and can't have time for herself.
However, just after the clip went viral, the Gen Z worker was fired even though she had previously been praised by her bosses for her talents.
Asero said she believed she did well according to her boss's praise until she was fired from the job she spent five months looking for.
She is currently facing financial difficulties after being fired from her job.
