The article discusses how the psychological contract between organizations and employees has evolved, particularly due to the influence of Gen Z in the workplace. This generation has unique expectations, with over 40% refusing job assignments for ethical reasons and a strong emphasis on social justice and mental health. Their values are reshaping workplace dynamics, prompting even seasoned employees to reconsider their approaches to work. Experts highlight that both generational and career stage differences play a role in these shifts, suggesting a nuanced understanding of employee motivations is essential for organizations.
More than 90% of workers say they've been influenced by Gen Z on issues of meaning at work, and more than six in 10 say Gen Z has made them more likely to speak up when they don't approve of something at work.
Jennifer Deal states, "When people talk about generations, what they do is they think about lumps of people cohorts that were born at a particular time, and that doesn't really have as much of an effect in the workplace as does life stage, career stage, and level in the organization."
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