As a boss and employer, here's why I don't believe Gen Z workers are lazy
Perhaps the problem isn't the workers, but how employers are choosing to hire and motivate them, writes business owner Kelvin Kao. Before we blame Gen Z for lacking motivation, it may be worth asking whether we're repeating the same criticisms every generation faces, argues the writer. (Photo: iStock) New: You can now listen to articles. Kelvin Kao Kelvin Kao 25 Jul 2026 09:30PM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.
- ▪Perhaps the problem isn't the workers, but how employers are choosing to hire and motivate them, writes business owner Kelvin Kao.
- ▪Before we blame Gen Z for lacking motivation, it may be worth asking whether we're repeating the same criticisms every generation faces, argues the writer. (Photo: iStock) New: You can now listen to articles.
- ▪Kelvin Kao Kelvin Kao 25 Jul 2026 09:30PM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our cont
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