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In this episode of WTF is Business Casual?!, Jenny and Sarah are back on one of their favorite topics — Gen Z in the workplace — and they've got new material. From a Michigan university scrapping letter grades for first-semester freshmen to Oprah's jaw literally hitting the floor when a 23-year-old talks about work-life balance, this one covers a lot of ground.

They dig into why the gap between Gen Z and the workplace feels bigger than ever, who's actually responsible for it, and what leaders and parents can do right now before things get worse. Plus: the Facebook group where college parents are asking other parents to check on their kids.

Whether you're a parent, a people manager, or a Gen Z employee — this one's for you.

You'll leave with:

[00:00] Cold open: the Gen Z gap and why it feels bigger this time
[02:47] Is the gap actually bigger — or just louder?
[09:48] Michigan University ditches letter grades for freshmen
[13:41] Are we kicking the can down the road?
[19:21] Chelsea's late assignment email (Jenny stays quiet — barely)
[23:13] The overly involved college parent Facebook group
[32:07] Oprah vs. the Gen Z work-life balance girl
[40:32] Tactical advice for Gen Z employees
[42:00] What leaders need to stop assuming and start saying

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