Jonathan Haidt: Get to know Gen Z and build strong cross-generational teams

How do we integrate Gen Z into the 21st century workforce?

Intergenerational differences are challenging: whether it’s listening to grandpa’s lecture on what’s wrong with the world these days or trying to explain to a younger person why having an off-screen hobby is important. These challenges become amplified in the workplace, where many generations must work together toward a common goal.
How do we build cohesive company cultures when generational norms and expectations are wildly different?
Enter social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. He points out that Gen Z — a cohort born after 1995 — differs sharply from any generation before it. He offers advice for understanding the Gen Z mindset, which he argues is more sheltered and less independent.

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