November 2025
More Gen Z and millennial women want to permanently leave the U.S. for greener grass than in any time in the past twenty years, with 40% of those ages 15-44 wishing to relocate. Young men trail behind at 27%, with politics playing a big role. With the decrease of confidence spilling into the workplace, employers have an opportunity to create inclusive and supportive micro-institutions that do not reflect the broader negative aspects from which young employees wish to flee. (Gallup)
An op-ed in The New York Times originally titled, “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” set the internet ablaze as it received a squall of backlash for expressing regressive ideas about feminism at work. One guest speaker labeled “cultural foibles” as irrelevant to the workplace. Contrary to this, successful organizations understand that trust and collaboration is integral to work culture, which can make or break employee satisfaction and a company’s reputation. (Fast Company)
Gen Z is not shy about asking what their coworkers make– especially Gen Z women. While 24% of Gen X is uncomfortable discussing salary, only 15% of Gen Z say the same, with 40% of the younger generation openly talking about it. This transparency at work and on applications has largely proven to shrink the gender pay gap, and is a practice that employers can encourage to promote an equitable workplace. (Fortune)
The six-week government shutdown, though having reached an end, is having significant effects on the economy. Federal workers missed out on $16 billion in wages, thousands of canceled flights have snowballed into canceled business, vacations, and other spending plans; and consumer economic outlooks are close to a record low. Employer flexibility and the integration of support systems will prove to be not only business assets, but necessities for employee wellbeing. (PBS)
Gen Z’s disillusionment with corporate life is leading them to work for billionaires on a more personal level: as nannies and housesitters. With only 6% of Gen Zers placing leadership roles as a top priority, many are opting for money over management, which for some means ditching their master’s or medical school for personal assistant jobs that promise six figures. Organizations have to offer stability and personal connection to compete. (Business Insider)
“Workslop,” that is, AI-assisted employee output, is accounting for $9 million in lost productivity every year. Though 80% of organizations have integrated AI tools, 90% of those businesses have garnered zero return. Workslop may look good on the surface, but it lacks substance and ends up wasting employees’ time. Leaders must put standards in place, ensuring that AI is used for appropriate tasks and that employees are held accountable for their output. (Worklife)
The slew of mass layoffs are reaffirming the belief among Gen Z that work won’t love you back. Contrary to Gen Xers, who might dig into work when positions are in jeopardy, Gen Zers are digging into work-life balance. This shift in priorities has decreased the average American work week from 44.1 hours in 2019 to 42.9 hours in 2025, suggesting this is not a trend, but a new reality for employers to consider. (The Wall Street Journal)