Every generation wants to feel heard at work. But many members of Gen Z believe that sense of voice seems is slipping away. Soon to be the largest generation in the job market, many Gen Z workers — ages 18-28 currently — say their opinions carry little weight where it matters most. And the trend is not improving.
Recent Fortune coverage of Gen Z’s misery paints a stark picture. Employees report some of the lowest levels of influence over their pay, working conditions, and important workplace decisions. These “voice gaps” span every industry, leaving the newest generation of American workers feeling unheard in the places that depend most on their ideas and energy.
