Business owner sparks massive generational debate after leaving a young worker in tears: 'Harden up'
7 months, 1 week ago

Business owner sparks massive generational debate after leaving a young worker in tears: 'Harden up'

Daily Mail  

A business owner has called out older managers to treat their Gen Z staff better after she witnessed two young workers break down in tears while on the job. Sunshine Coast business owner Rachel Lynch shared a video about the generational problem faced in the workforce between older managers and young Gen Z workers In the first incident, Ms Lynch went to a café and was served by a young girl who took her order for a ham and cheese baguette on May 24. Ms Lynch, who runs Dog and Gun Coffee, said older managers need to learn how to better support 'more fragile' Gen Z workers. She added that boomers need to learn not to yell as it does not solve problems and does not work on 'more fragile' Gen Z workers Ms Lynch said the environment that boomers experienced when they were young and at work would not necessarily work for Gen Z Aussies starting their careers.

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Daily Mail  

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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1 year ago

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Daily Mail  

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BBC  

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