Prime Highlights:
- Gen Z employees are not only using new technology but are also helping older colleagues, improving teamwork and collaboration.
- Younger employees are guiding others while senior colleagues contribute experience, creating stronger and more efficient teams.
Key Facts:
- 86% of employees said they work more efficiently, and 76% said it helps their careers, with 87% of Gen Z agreeing.
- About 69% of hybrid workers reported that new tools make collaboration across locations easier, with benefits like better meeting preparation and stronger follow-ups.
Key Background:
A recent survey shows that Gen Z employees are using new technology and helping older colleagues use it too, making teamwork better. The poll, conducted in June by International Workplace Group (IWG), included over 2,000 professionals from the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nearly two-thirds of younger employees said they help senior colleagues, from giving hands-on guidance to sharing practical tips for working more efficiently. Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of IWG, said, “Younger employees bring digital skills to support their colleagues, while senior employees contribute experience and strategic insights. This teamwork strengthens collaboration and reduces traditional hierarchies.”
The benefits are clear. Four in five senior directors said that working with younger employees allows them to focus on more important tasks, and 82% said this cooperation creates new business opportunities. In general, 86 percent of employees respond that they are more efficient in their work, and 76 percent of them said that it benefits their careers, with 87 percent of Gen Zs concurring. On average, employees gain 55 minutes per day thanks to these new tools and practices.
Hybrid teams are seeing major advantages as well. About 69% of hybrid workers said collaboration across locations has improved, 46% said meeting preparation has become easier, and 36% reported better access to shared information and stronger follow-ups after meetings. Common tasks include writing emails, taking notes, organizing files, and doing routine work, which gives employees more time for important tasks.
“This sharing of skills brings different generations closer, encourages teamwork, and builds stronger teams,” Dixon said.
As companies use new tools, younger employees are helping not just by using them, but also by guiding others. This makes workplaces more productive and teamwork stronger.
