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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

The DM age has a networking problem—and it’s fear

They may be the most digitally connected generation at work, but many Gen Z professionals are still struggling to make the human connections that could help their careers.

In India, 83% of Gen Z professionals hesitate to interact or network with people who could help them professionally, according to a new LinkedIn report. Fear of being judged is the biggest barrier, cited by 44% of respondents, followed by concerns about bothering others (39%) and sounding inauthentic (37%).

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