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May 27, 2026 7 min

Gen Z Called Out Again. Now What?

from UnBecoming with Elena Joy Hosted by Elena Joy Thurston

"Why doesn't Gen Z have a work ethic?!" We hear that time and time again. It turns out, Gen Z actually does have a work ethic. And they're also one of the first generations to hold a genuine capacity and ability to prioritize their mental well-being. Elena explains that by creating a system based on data, compassion, and accountability rather than blame and frustration, Alex and Brayden were able to solve an issue with most of their employees calling out from their shifts 25% of the time. If your organization could use some highly-skilled middle managers, let's talk. You can book a time at https://latitudeleaders.com/contact Connect with Elena Joy: Substack: https://elenajoyspeaks.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenajoythurston/ https://LatitudeLeaders.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elenajoyspeaks.substack.com

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