An Australian worker has listed six changes that Generation Z wants to make in the corporate work environment.
Finance professional Jordan Franklin said she hopes more workplaces will implement a four-day work week, give employees a corporate dress allowance and let people bring their pets into the office.
The millennial also wants to get rid of “passively-aggressively answering all emails,” meetings on Mondays, and benefits like gym memberships in lieu of a higher salary.
Many applauded Jordan's wish list and said they would like to work with the changes somewhere, but others weren't sold on some of her ideas, such as allowing pets in the office.
“Gen Z is about to overtake boomers as the largest workforce and here are some changes I'd like to see,” she said in a TikTok clamp.
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Finance professional Jordan Franklin (pictured) shared the changes Generation Z hopes to bring to corporate workplaces, including four-day work weeks and corporate attire allowances
First, Jordan, who works as a business analyst, wants more companies to let their employees work four days a week without a pay cut.
“I could write a thesis on why we shouldn't work a five-day week anymore,” she said.
'I work four days a week, but I've had to take a pay cut to do that and it's the best thing I've ever done in my life, so if we could all implement that policy in the workplace that would be great. '
Secondly, Jordan believes that more workplaces should allow people to bring their pets with them, as this brings a positive 'vibe' to the office.
“I feel like people would lash out less if their pets were around,” she said.
Jordan wants Gen Z workers to put an end to the “passive-aggressive emails with answers to all questions” and Monday meetings.
“I feel like the Gen Z generation is mature enough to answer all the emails. “I hate them then, they're annoying, they make me anxious,” she said.
The millennial also wants to get rid of “passively-aggressively answering all emails,” Monday meetings, and benefits like gym memberships in lieu of a higher salary (stock image)
'I like Mondays, but not everyone likes Mondays. Not everyone is ready to get up and go on Monday. I just think Monday should be used to ease into the week.'
Another change she wants to see is for Australian workplaces to adopt a 'salary first' mentality, where people receive generous wages over and above benefits such as gym memberships.
“I know this cost of living crisis is hurting a lot of us right now…I don't care about your other benefits, I don't want a gym membership, give me a raise,” Jordan said.
“Culture doesn't pay the bills, and a lot of those bigger companies that you get mashed into can usually afford to pay you more than what you get.”
Finally, Jordan said a corporate clothing allowance has been a “real game changer” for her.
'I've never had it before and now I do. It just gives me the opportunity to shop more freely. we get $500 a quarter to spend on all the work clothes we need, which is great,” she explained.
Thousands loved Jordan's ideas and wanted to adopt them in their own workplaces.
“Four day work week or working from home – there is literally no reason for us to commute anymore,” said one viewer.
'I love pets in the workplace! But spread them out so that everyone gets a day or two and they're not all there at the same time,” another suggested.
“A four-day week would provide much better balance, a more productive person and a happier community,” wrote a third.
'When can I start?? I love all these benefits,” one person added.
'Answer-everything should be dumped completely. If you have to copy everyone individually, you're less likely to do that,” one woman laughed.
But people disagreed on other points.
“Yes to everything but the pets, I'm tired of smelling poop and poop when I try to send emails,” one user joked.
“Pets are cute when they're yours but are generally a big distraction and people can be allergic,” another commented.
“A four-day working week and no meetings on Mondays is a lot to ask,” said a third.
