Gen Z Workplace Misunderstandings Stem from Divergent Communication Environments, Not Attitudes
Jeff LeBlanc argues that generational workplace conflicts often arise from differing definitions of respect rather than bad faith. Gen Z employees, shaped by pandemic-era remote work and digital norms, may view texting as considerate while older managers interpret it as casual. LeBlanc suggests that explicit clarification of expectations, rather than assuming shared 'common sense,' can bridge these gaps.
