Many executives report that the work ethic of Gen Z is a problem. Now a study shows that your bosses are not as busy as they claim.
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What’s with the complaints about Gen Z?
- Employees of Generation Z have to repeatedly hear criticism about their way of working. Among other things, professionalism and communication skills are a point of contention. Furthermore, bosses criticize the work ethic of young employees.
- The “poor” work ethic manifests itself according to the bosses in lateness, excessive use of smartphones, and failure to meet deadlines.
- About 18% of surveyed bosses said they had considered quitting because they were stressed by Gen Z.
However, a new study now shows that the bosses who love to complain about the work ethic of young employees are not flawless workers themselves.
The art of appearing busy without actually being so
What did the bosses admit? A study surveyed 3,000 full-time employees in the USA, Ireland, and the United Kingdom about their productivity (via workhuman).
One topic of the study was the feigning of activity – about 48% of the surveyed executives reported that this is a problem within their teams.
The interesting thing is:
- Overall, 37% of executives admitted to pretending to be busy.
- Among non-executives, only 32% reported feigning activity.
Based on the results of the study, it is primarily bosses who pretend to be busy and deeply involved in tasks.
Generation Z consists of all those born between 1995 and 2010. Members of this generation are now between 14 and 30 years old. And one thing is clear: Generation Z is tired of being called lazy workers, is convinced: Boomers had it easier.
