For Many Gen Z-ers, Remote Workplaces Are the Norm

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4.6 • 656 Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2022

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Remote work is hard on everyone, but imagine starting your career on Zoom. For two pandemic years, Gen Z has been entering the workforce with limited opportunities for in-person training, mentorship or workplace community. But some young workers say they like the informality and flexibility associated with remote work. We’ll hear from young employees about what it’s like to onboard in a pandemic and get tips on how to make that transition easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:15.6	Coming up on Forum, remote work has upended the traditional office and has come with both rewards and challenges.
1:23.6	But what's it been like to make a major career change remotely or even start your first
1:28.8	real job that way?
1:30.5	For the last couple of years, that's how Gen Z has been doing it, entering the workforce,
1:35.4	barely meeting any colleagues in person, much less getting in-person trainings or mentorship.
1:40.6	This hour, we want to hear what it's been like onboarding at a first big job or internship
1:45.0	on Zoom and learn what colleagues and employers can do to make that transition easier.
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