Unlocking Gen Z at Work: A Generational Impact Study 2024

Marlee’s 23-year-long research study reveals dramatic shifts in workplace motivations from Baby Boomers to Gen Z. Our groundbreaking study dives deep into Gen Z’s motivations, revealing surprising insights that challenge common misconceptions. Discover how to boost collaboration across all generations, develop your Gen Z team members, and create inspiring workspaces for this unique generation. Learn how to equip Gen Z for success while evolving your workplace to support them. Ready to reshape the future of work?

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Key findings from the study

👉 A 53% decrease in big-picture, strategic thinking from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, with 78% of Gen Z workers extremely focused on details and bottom-up approaches.

Breadth and depth of Gen Z study scope

👉 A 60% decline in trusting "gut feel" for decision-making across generations, with Gen Z strongly preferring external feedback and information.

Graph showing relative importance of external reference has increased over the generations

👉 A 47% increase in preference for text-based communication among Gen Z, coupled with a 26% drop in desire for voice-based interactions compared to earlier generations.

Grtaph showing relative importance of convincer inputs across generations