Young employees not afraid to speak up on salary and job satisfaction issues


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Gen Z workers are more at ease than their older colleagues with the idea of discussing certain topics often considered taboo in the workplace. — AFP

New generations of employees are more at ease than their elders with the idea of discussing certain topics that are considered taboo in the workplace. According to a recent survey, Gen Zers don’t hesitate to speak out on subjects that are important to them, such as pay and well-being at work.

In detail, 77% of Generation Z workers polled are not averse to talking about their salary in the office. Even more of them (87%) see no problem in speaking openly about their job satisfaction (or dissatisfaction).

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