16 workplace fears, according to every generation

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From the rising cost of living and a possible recession to rapid AI growth and cybersecurity threats, professionals have plenty weighing on their minds these days, regardless of their generation or industry.

Yet despite these tumultuous times, many companies are looking to grow, as turnover and job openings remain relatively high. While 80% of HR professionals are concerned about how the economy may impact their organizations, 74% still expect to expand their workforce this year, according to SHRM. It’s no surprise that leaders and workers are experiencing professional whiplash.  

“One of the biggest questions on my mind is where we will land as a society around supporting hybrid-remote work. Employees are saying they value the flexibility that comes with it. However, employers are going back and forth between allowing hybrid-remote and forcing employees to come into the office every day. And they’re creating a lot of pain in the process. 

“As employers, we’ll have to do a better job of supporting what I believe is the new paradigm of hybrid-remote work, such that we get the best outcomes from folks while giving them more flexibility to live where they want and spend their time in the best way possible.”

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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