Photocopiers, Excel: The office ‘tech’ that Gen Z finds disconcerting


One in five young employees feel judged by their colleagues when faced with a technical difficulty at work. — AFP Relaxnews

Members of Generation Z were born into a world where the Internet already existed; indeed a large number of them spend most of their time behind a screen. But that doesn’t mean they're confident about their workplace IT skills. Far from it, in fact.

If young people are often described as “digital natives”, their IT abilities are not necessarily adapted to the requirements of the business world. Indeed, many companies and administrations use computer equipment older than some of their employees on a daily basis.

Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Others Also Read


Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In