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Not Lazy, Just Different: Rethinking Gen Z

Not Lazy, Just Different: Rethinking Gen Z

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Are Gen Z employees really lazy, entitled, and unreliable—or are you just hiring them for the wrong roles?

In this episode of The Beth Effect, Beth Clifford breaks down the real generational differences in the workplace—and why so many companies are getting it wrong. Backed by data and personal experience, Beth compares Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers on job loyalty, PTO guilt, motivation, and flexibility.

What you'll learn:

  • Why Gen Z leaves jobs quickly—and what keeps them engaged
  • The shocking stats about PTO guilt across generations
  • What each age group actually values at work
  • How to stop blaming and start hiring smarter


If you lead a team or run a business, this episode will challenge your assumptions—and change the way you build your workforce.

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