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The Rise of Gen Z in the Workplace: Expectations vs Reality
May 01, 2025 · 53 min

Dan Emery and Alice Phillips join me for a frank discussion about how Gen Z is reshaping the workplace, and what happens when their expectations clash with reality.

From AI taking junior jobs to the struggle for meaning in modern work, this episode dives into the real challenges facing employers, employees, and educators alike.

Topics covered:

What Gen Z wants and why it’s shaking up workplace normsHow AI is killing entry-level rolesThe education gap: why schools aren’t preparing kids for workThe pressure on middle managers stuck between generationsCan remote teams ever build real trust?Why apprenticeships may be the futureThe growing challenge of ageism in modern hiringWhat work might look like in 10 years

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🔗 LinkedIn: Danielle Emery | Alice Phillips

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