{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The HR Misfits","title":"Gen Z Isn’t the Problem - Your Assumptions Might Be","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2439,"description":"What does Gen Z really want from work and what are other generations getting wrong about them?\nIn this episode of The HR Misfits Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Gunn, a Gen Z HR professional, for an honest conversation about work, leadership, communication and the expectations shaping today’s multigenerational workplace.\nSamantha shares how growing up with constant digital access, entering the workforce during the rise of hybrid work and navigating return-to-office expectations have influenced her generation’s perspective. We also explore why Gen Z places such a high value on authenticity, purpose and flexibility—and why their willingness to ask “why” may be one of their greatest strengths.\nThis conversation goes beyond generational stereotypes to examine how leaders can build stronger relationships by remaining curious, dropping their biases and understanding the whole person—not just the employee.\n\nIn this episode, we discuss:\nGen Z’s perspective on work and communication\nHybrid work and return-to-office expectations\nWhy Gen Z questions traditional workplace norms\nPurpose, flexibility and authenticity at work\nThe grit and perseverance Gen Z doesn’t always get credit for\nHow different generations can learn from one another\nThe role of curiosity and listening in effective leadership\nBuilding stronger cross-generational relationships\nThe biggest takeaway? Generational differences don’t have to divide the workplace. When we replace assumptions with authentic dialogue, those differences can become a source of innovation, connection and growth.\n\nListen in—and consider what another generation might be able to teach you about the future of work.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Hxc80blycsdphLu0eEzxybEpGhEDbtr8_R2Spg6cyvE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMzhi/YWI3NmNjYjdjZDg0/ZmMwMWNmZjg1M2Rl/NGU3YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}