Maybe it’s not surprising that Gen Z is having a hard time adjusting to some job-related issues. But would you guess those issues are tech-related?

Quick reminder of generally accepted generation parameters:

• Boomers 1946 – 1964

• Gen X 1965 – 1980

• Millenials – 1981 – 1996

• Gen Z – 1997 – 2012

• Gen Alpha – 2012 ~ mid 2020’s

According to a November survey from HP, young people are 10 times more likely to feel “tech shame” than their older colleagues. That seems strange, considering this generation is truly as tech-native as it gets, right?

Consider, though, that these ”kids” who are new to the workforce have limited in-office and face-to-face experience and less access to senior employees, bosses, and therefore, mentors.

Not to mention, they’re often tasked to assist their older coworkers, which can bring shame and anxiety when their own issues arise.

So what can we learn from this? One: just because we spend lots of time on tech doesn’t mean we’re tech-savvy all around. Two: overreliance on newer, lesser-paid workers as “unofficial tech support” is bound to lead to some unintended relational consequences.

Some workplace advice? Mentorship and relationships in the workplace are more important to Gen Z’ers than any previous generations. Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers should reach back and help them along! Also maybe not rely so much on Gen Z for free tech support!

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