By Shane Chauhan July 2025, Issue 1 www.eunaworkforcecare.com As Gen Z (born late 1990s to early 2010s) enters the workforce in larger numbers, they’re challenging long-established professional norms. Many managers have gone so far as to call them the “nightmare generation,” citing behaviors that clash with traditional expectations—from questioning hierarchies to redefining what “professionalism” even means. This generational shift is forcing companies to reconsider how work, culture, and management should evolve. Recent surveys highlight some eyebrow-raising trends among Gen Z workers. According to the San Francisco Standard and a 2024 Intelligent.com study, 12.5% reportedly ignore dress codes, take video calls from beds or desks, or even bring parents to interviews. Other common etiquette lapses include showing up to meetings in pajamas, ghosting managers mid-project, and expecting rapid promotions soon after joining. Companies are now grappling with how to address these challe...