“We’ll work from a cafe until AC is fixed”: Here’s how Gen Z is no longer accepting whatever workplaces throw at them

Gen Z is rewriting workplace norms by challenging the culture of unpaid overtime, constant availability and silent acceptance of toxic practices. Fuelled by viral social media conversations and changing attitudes towards work-life balance, young professionals are demanding healthier boundaries, accountability and mutual respect, prompting employers to rethink long-standing definitions of loyalty, professionalism and commitment.