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How to Manage—and Motivate—Gen Z

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How to Manage—and Motivate—Gen Z

HBR IdeaCast

2025/12/30
HBR IdeaCast

HBR IdeaCast

2025/12/30
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How different is the newest generation in the workforce, really? While stereotypes abound — some of them unfair — it’s important to understand what the young adults of Gen Z have in common and how they differ from Millennials, Gen X and Boomers. Tim Elmore...

Highlights

A new generation is reshaping the workplace, bringing fresh expectations and values that challenge long-standing norms. While often misunderstood, Gen Z workers are not disengaged—they're driven by different motivations than their predecessors. The key to unlocking their potential lies in rethinking how leaders connect, communicate, and cultivate growth.
08:51
Gen Z brings intuition about future consumers and can make leaders better
14:35
Treat Gen Z as currency to be invested in, not commodities to be used up
20:11
ALEG—Ask, Listen, Empathize, Guide—is an effective framework for giving feedback to Gen Z employees
25:20
To motivate Gen Z, make work feel like a hobby
27:56
Work should be reframed as a hobby to build passion and productivity in Gen Z employees.

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Why Gen Z Knows More Than Their Bosses—but Still Need Guidance
00:00
Can You Invest in People Who Might Not Stay?
11:45
What Happens When Employees Bring Their Parents to Work Talks?
17:15
Is Taking a Mental Health Day a Sign of Weakness—or Wisdom?
25:20
What If Your Job Felt More Like a Hobby Than Work?
27:56
Should Leaders Care More About People Than Performance?
31:08

Transcript

Alison Beard: Deal's not just another payroll platform. It's one your team might actually enjoy. HR, IT, and payroll together. Finally. Built in-house, built for peace of mind. Visit deel.com, slash hbr. Tim Elmore: AI is transforming the world, and it st...