Female Gen Z workers say the best kind of bosses have one thing in common—they're 'girl dads'

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• Gen Z women are finding unexpected allies in the workplace: male bosses with daughters. They are being perceived (on TikTok, at least) as more empathetic, fair, and less toxic. Viral videos celebrate these “girl dads,” with users noting improved work environments and even higher promotion rates under their leadership. And research backs them up. 

Gen Z women in the workplace are finding common ground: apparently, “girl dads” make the best bosses.