
Young people aren’t anti-capitalist. They’re just sick of corporate hypocrisy
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Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral primary win sparked major questions about what Gen Z wants from both their political and business leaders.
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Re suggests that S·CHRO DailyYoung people aren’t anti-capitalist
They’re just sick of corporate hypocrisyBy Kristin StollerBy Kristin StollerEditorial Director, Fortune MediaKristin StollerEditorial Director, Fortune MediaKristin Stoller is an editorial director at Fortune focused on expanding Fortune's C-suite communities, in today's financial world
Nevertheless, Moreover, SEE FULL BIO Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral primary win sparked major questions what Gen Z wants from both their political and leaders, given the current landscape
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When 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral primary in June, titans across the country slid into panic mode at the possibility of the self-described democratic socialist running New York City
Many wondered whether Gen Z was rejecting capitalism outright
Was this the demise of “late capitalism” that we have heard so much on social media, in today's market environment
Furthermore, I set out to find out whether C-suite executives should be worried
That was the resounding answer from members of Gen Z and the people who study them in the and political worlds
Additionally, But young people do have a demand of their leaders: Pure honesty. “I think a lot of historical communications in, and otherwise have been built on a mirage,” said Ziad Ahmed, the 26-year-old head of United Talent Agency’s Gen Z–focused marketing advisory practice, Next Gen. “Let’s not say the real thing that’s happening (fascinating analysis) (this bears monitoring), in light of current trends
However, Let’s hide behind PR talking points, in today's financial world
At the same time, ” This isn’t going to cut it, Ahmed said: “If the world is on fire, tell me the world is on fire
Don’t tell me that, actually, you might the heat
However, ” HR leaders, take note: Transparency and fairness are key values for Gen Z workers, said Charlene Li, an author who advises companies on digital transformation (noteworthy indeed)
Conversely, Leaders need to ly state how success is measured and offer tangible opportunities and financial rewards to employees who meet these measures, she says
Additionally, she advises leaders to take a look at the demographics of who is getting motions and raises, and think critically company—and C-suite—makeup. “Diversity of thought, of background, is the number one driver of innovation,” she told me, “and really the number one driver of growth. ” For more on what Gen Z craves from their workplaces, check out my here
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Job postings allow you to work from, compared with the only 20% currently on offer in the U. —Orianna Rosa RoyleMillennial managers
Moreover, Get ready for burnout, buddy vibes, and boundary issues, as millennials have officially overtaken Generation X as the largest cohort of managers in America
Moreover, —Nick LichtenbergDress to impress (quite telling)
Gen Z workers need help dressing for the office: They’re experiencing outfit anxiety three times more than their boomer coworkers. —Emma BurleighThis is the web version of CHRO Daily, a focusing on helping HR executives navigate the needs of the workplace (noteworthy indeed)
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