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    Why Gen Z Is Ditching the Corner Office Dream — and How Businesses Can Adapt

    February 28, 2025

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that Generation Z will represent about 30% of the American workforce by 2030. This generation brings a fundamentally different outlook on careers and life compared to previous generations. The traditional dream of climbing the corporate ladder to a corner office no longer holds the same allure it once did.

    Today's emerging professionals are increasingly focused on what's termed the "emotional paycheck"—a blend of meaningful work, personal fulfillment, and work-life integration. According to recent studies, 75% of Gen Z defines success through personal happiness rather than traditional metrics. This shift is fundamentally reshaping how we view professional achievement and success.

    Read the full article from Entrepreneur here.

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