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Stereotypes cost Gen Z jobs and promotions, despite extra effort

4 out of 5 Gen Z employees said that being a victim of generational stereotypes has cost them both jobs and promotions.

By Lucy Peterson | November 25, 2024 at 01:25 PM
Gen Z will notice and reward innovation and authenticity. (Delmaine Donson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)

A new study conducted by Intelligent.com found that Gen Z workers are aware that they’re considered hard to work with and many are frustrated to be victims of the prevalent stereotype. The study found that 4 out of 5 Gen Z employees said that being a victim of generational stereotypes has cost them both jobs and promotions.

Many Gen Zers say they have to work unreasonably hard to prove their leadership and potential reliability. According to the study, 48% feel negative stereotypes have limited their opportunities for career growth and have been denied promotions, raises and opportunities to do meaningful work. One in five Gen Z employees say that these stereotypes are the cause of tension with older generations.

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