"From the outside, it looks like a generational standoff. Baby boomers are retiring earlier than expected, frustrated by workplace change, technology shifts, and growing tension with younger colleagues. At the same time, Gen Z talks openly about quitting jobs that feel misaligned or draining. Many leaders interpret this as a clash of values. Older workers cannot adapt. Younger workers lack commitment. The data tells a more complicated story."
"New research from , conducted in partnership with Workplace Intelligence, surveyed 2,000 U.S. sellers and sales leaders across industries. The study found that 19% of baby boomers are planning to retire early because they are tired of dealing with Gen Z at work. At the same time, 28% of Gen Z respondents said they are actively searching for a role where they will not have to interact with baby boomers as much."
"But another study complicates the narrative. Research from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, based on a survey of 1,000 employees, found that 71% of Gen Z workers are staying in a job or career longer than they want simply because they do not know how to leave. Nearly half say they are actively transitioning toward something new, while 68% report that their employer has no idea they are planning a change."
Significant generational tension exists as baby boomers report earlier-than-expected retirements and many Gen Z employees openly consider quitting or avoiding older coworkers. Survey data indicate 19% of baby boomers plan early retirement due to interactions with Gen Z, while 28% of Gen Z seek roles minimizing Baby Boomer contact. Generational conflict is estimated to cost organizations about $56 billion yearly through miscommunication, burnout, and uneven adoption of technologies like AI. A separate survey finds 71% of Gen Z stay in roles longer because they do not know how to leave, with many employers unaware of planned exits.
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