In recent years, most business owners have found themselves asking one important question: are Gen Z employees worth hiring? In this explainer video, Patrick Bet-David addresses the biggest question about the newest generation of workers, exploring the pros and cons of hiring Gen Z employees to determine whether businesses should consider them.
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According to the latest statistics, Gen Z workers, (those between the ages of 12 to 27, born between 1997 and 2012), are reporting record levels of stress at work. A staggering 98% of Gen Z workers reportedly experience burnout and 23% face “unmanageable stress.”
At the same time, employers are struggling with Gen Z hires, with six in ten firing them within months due to unsatisfactory performance, lack of motivation, poor communication, and unprofessionalism.
But what factors are responsible for this massive disconnect between business owners and their new employees?
In the Digital Age, Generation Z faces unprecedented stressors, exacerbated by social media, digital addiction, and societal influences…but as Patrick argues, much of this stress is self-imposed or exaggerated. He breaks down four types of stress: real stress (like living through the Great Depression or war), imaginary stress (fueled by anxiety and panic), exaggerated stress (where issues are blown out of proportion), and influence-based stress (from external pressures like media, parents, or social media).
While burnout and stress are real, Gen Z often amplifies these emotions unnecessarily, making situations worse than they are.
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Addressing the challenges of Gen Z workers, Patrick suggests that part of their issue comes from a desire for instant success, with many aspiring to be social media influencers—a career path fraught with stress, constant work, and high expectations. This is the perfect opportunity for aspiring internet stars to reassess their goals and passions. If being an influencer is too stressful, consider a different career.
From an employer’s perspective, it might be difficult to manage a Gen Z workforce, but businesses should not automatically adjust to their demands. Instead, employers need to set expectations, foster discipline, and encourage a mindset where respect and success are earned through hard work and commitment.
Ultimately, Gen Z, like every generation, faces unique challenges. However, the key to success lies in resilience, discipline, and the willingness to work hard, not just in adapting to the stressors or societal influences of the moment. For Gen Z employees and employers alike, the path forward requires understanding the balance between genuine stress and exaggerated anxiety, while emphasizing a commitment to earning respect through perseverance and effort.
For more about the mental toughness it takes to succeed in business, check out this classic video from PBD.
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