Four Generations, One Workforce: How Gen Z’s Values Shape Career Paths
Image generated using Midjourney AI Today’s labor force spans four unique generations, creating challenges for companies to address the varied needs of employees, from retirement benefits to cultural values. Where does our generation of college students fit into this landscape? What priorities guide us when job hunting? How do we choose between a large corporation and a small startup? This article explores the current workforce dynamics, with projections extending into 2030. What does it mean to have four generations in the workforce? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Millennials (born between the 1980s and late 1990s) and Gen X…