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Exec at $27 billion tech giant HP hits back at Gen Z lazy label, saying they’re great at listening and building relationships
George Brasher, an executive at HP, countered the label that Gen Z workers lack interpersonal skills, stating they possess a great ability to listen and build relationships with customers. He argues that growing up in the digital era makes them AI natives, which gives them a unique superpower for success in the modern workplace. Leaders like Sally Massey also refuted stereotypes suggesting young staffers are career sloths.
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