The Future of Work Is Human: Gen Z, Leadership, and the Need to Be Seen

 What if the “disruption” we’re seeing from Gen Z in the workplace isn’t dysfunction—but a signal? 

 In this episode of How I Ally, Lucinda sits down with Kris Erickson, co-founder of Workforce Science Associates, to unpack what’s really happening inside today’s workforce. Drawing from a database of over 10 million employee responses, Kris shares a surprising insight: Gen Z—those newest and often most excited to begin their careers—are the least engaged generation at work right now.  

Together, they explore what that means—not just for organizations, but for how we understand leadership, identity, caregiving, and connection in a post-pandemic world. 

 This conversation goes beyond workplace trends. It’s about what happens when people are no longer willing to separate who they are from what they do.