We've all heard a lot about Generation Z, but what do we really know about this emerging segment of the workforce?

To some, they're "just kids," while others stereotype them as lazy, disengaged slackers who only want easy work. However, this negative perception is unfair to Gen Z, the largest and most ethnically diverse demographic in American history.

Born between 1997 and 2012, many in this group are now entering the workforce. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, Gen Z could make up one-fourth of the global labor force by next year. Additionally, Gen Z workers are expected to surpass the oldest working generation by 2025.

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