Gen Z, who are between the ages of 11 and 26, will make up nearly one-third of the U.S. workforce by 2030. And they’re already shaking up the workplace, from demanding their companies take a stand on societal and environmental issues, to the way they dress in the office. And then there’s Coco Gauff.
The 19-year-old tennis prodigy took home her first Grand Slam title at the conclusion of this year’s U.S. Open on Saturday. Earlier in the tournament, Gauff went viral on social media for calling out an umpire turning a blind eye to her opponent who was bending the rules. Gauff’s willingness to advocate for herself and her maturity in handling the situation has elevated her beyond the world of tennis and into a Gen Z icon, earning the praise of TikTokers, a former president and first lady, and white-collar professionals alike.
