Boomers and Gen Z are often pictured as rivals, like a gazelle and a lion in a nature documentary, characters with practically identical names from Game of Thrones, or everybody and daylight saving time. But this rivalry is about the “young” and the “old.”
The narrative goes something like this: The older generation is a fan of tradition: the office, hard work, and loyalty to one’s company. But the newest generation on the block has taken to remote work and work-life balance, and they're willing to quit if these needs aren’t met. More seasoned workers have spent a lot of time scratching their heads as they try to figure out what makes Gen Z happy at work.
