Generations are shaped by their experiences, and Gen Z will be no different. For Gen Z, COVID-19 may be the Great Depression, Kennedy assassination, Watergate and 9/11 rolled into one. These are defining before-and-after moments that often change people’s outlook and color their beliefs and actions.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic derailed our reality earlier this year, Gen Z faced a seemingly bright and certain future with a strong economy. As the oldest members of this generation entered the workforce — either out of high school or college — their employment prospects were solid. With a tight labor market and historic unemployment, employers were actively recruiting young talent.
