Generation Z
noun
: the generation of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s
Generally, members of Generation Z are tech-savvy, pragmatic, open-minded, individualistic but also socially responsible …—
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And as Generation Z professionals – those born between 1997 and 2012 – increasingly seek personalized career paths, managers are tasked with helping employees find meaning in their roles while also meeting organizational goals.
—Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
Among generations, Millennials between the ages of 28 and 43 are the most likely to lack an emergency fund at 34 percent, followed by Generation X at 31 percent, Generation Z at 29 percent, and Baby Boomers at 16 percent.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the large millennial generation is increasingly aging into homeownership, as the smaller Generation Z enters the apartment market.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The survey underscores that every generation—Generation Z (25%) Millennials (38%), Generation X (20%), and Baby Boomers (10%)—is affected in different ways, depending on their career stage and their roles.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
Among generations, Millennials between the ages of 28 and 43 are the most likely to lack an emergency fund at 34 percent, followed by Generation X at 31 percent, Generation Z at 29 percent, and Baby Boomers at 16 percent.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the large millennial generation is increasingly aging into homeownership, as the smaller Generation Z enters the apartment market.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The survey underscores that every generation—Generation Z (25%) Millennials (38%), Generation X (20%), and Baby Boomers (10%)—is affected in different ways, depending on their career stage and their roles.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Generation Z.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Generation%20Z. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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