Corporate Reputation & Leadership - Young workers' perception of corporate ethics is highly susceptible to leaders' actions and political associations, even for companies with environmentally positive missions [1] - 68% of young people view Tesla as unethical, while 51% view Exxon unfavorably, highlighting a shift in perception where an electric car company is seen less favorably than a fossil fuel company [1] - Corporate reputation is fragile, and leaders' political leanings can significantly impact how young people view a company [1] Return to Office - 52% of younger workers are in the office every day, and 86% are in the office four days a week [1] - Young workers prefer being in the office more than other age groups due to mentorship opportunities, community building, and career advancement [1] DEI & Workplace Culture - 67% of young workers support keeping some DEI initiatives, but 58% don't want to talk about politics at work [1] - Young workers generally want to work with diverse people but prefer to avoid culture war debates in the workplace [1]
Beschloss: Young people now see some tech giants as more unethical than oil firms