Kilpatrick Gen Z Global Survey 2025
Gen Z Unfiltered
How Companies Are (Not Yet) Ready for the Next Generation of Work
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The arrival of Generation Z is not just a demographic shift but a cultural turning point that is reshaping how organizations think, lead and communicate. Gen Z brings ambition, adaptability and digital fluency, but also a deep need for authenticity, purpose and psychological safety.
Our 2025 Global Survey of more than 1,300 professionals across six regions reveals a striking paradox: 72% of respondents consider the generational gap a significant challenge, yet only one in five companies has a structured plan to integrate younger generations.
Inside the report
- Three Forces Shaping the Gen Z Workplace
- How Relevant Is the Generational Gap as a Challenge?
- From Awareness to Action: How Companies Are (Not Yet) Integrating Gen Z
- Bridging Experience and Innovation: How Companies Transfer Knowledge Across Generations
- Retaining and Attracting Gen Z: The New Organizational Challenge
- From Insight to Implementation: The 5 Steps to Action