Gen Z, Overtime and the Work Ethic Myth
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Gen Z, Overtime and the Work Ethic Myth
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Younger workers are being criticised for refusing unpaid overtime, but this backlash tells us far more about broken work systems than it does about Gen Z. In this episode, we explore why younger workers are setting firmer boundaries, why that is causing discomfort in organisations, and what it reveals about job design, wellbeing and culture.
This is not a work ethic problem. It is a work design problem. And the shift we’re seeing might be exactly what workplaces need.
🎧 Key Topics
- The real cause of the overtime backlash
- Why boundaries expose structural and cultural failures
- Intergenerational dynamics and shifting expectations
- What healthy, sustainable work should look like
🚨 Did You Know?
UK workers deliver over a billion hours of unpaid overtime each year, often masking poor job design and unrealistic expectations.
🔑 Actionable Takeaways
- Treat overtime as a sign of structural strain
- Redesign roles that depend on unpaid labour
- Support managers to lead without pressure tactics
- Listen to younger workers as cultural early-warning signals
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