We are starting to see old ideas manifest in new ways as the next generations enter the workplace and bring their unique perspectives, writes Leila Frankina. She shares trends and values that are getting revived in the workplace. Of note, yet familiar, are quiet promotion, proximity bias and productivity theater.
As they enter the workforce, one in five Gen Zers hold more than one job, overall bringing a different perspective on job security to the table.”
Source: Fast Company, April 18, 2024. Link. Polyworking formerly called moonlighting may indicate younger employees are not as concerned with tying themselves to one employer.
INSIGHTS: Polyworking may bring the most challenges for businesses, like veterinary hospitals, that need workers to manage reactively instead of during specific hours to optimize patient care and complete procedures.