{"id":2655,"date":"2026-02-12T21:39:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lamrenovation.com\/2026\/02\/12\/enwork-is-broken-genz-can-fix-itvnthe-gioi-cong-so-da-hong-gen-z-co-the-sua-chua\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T21:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T21:39:45","slug":"enwork-is-broken-genz-can-fix-itvnthe-gioi-cong-so-da-hong-gen-z-co-the-sua-chua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lamrenovation.com\/en\/2026\/02\/12\/enwork-is-broken-genz-can-fix-itvnthe-gioi-cong-so-da-hong-gen-z-co-the-sua-chua\/","title":{"rendered":"Work is Broken \u2013 GenZ Can Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this episode of What the F* is Happening to the Office?, Bob Fox, Founder of Work Design, sits down with Amanda Schneider, Founder and President of ThinkLab, to explore why workplace culture is failing\u2014and how Gen Z may hold the key to fixing it.<\/h2>\n

Drawing on years of research, focus groups, and real-world experience, Amanda explains why today\u2019s workplace is stuck in \u201chybrid purgatory,\u201d where policies don\u2019t match reality, trust is eroding, and burnout is rising. Together, Bob and Amanda unpack what Gen Z is really asking for\u2014flexibility, transparency, purpose, and empowerment\u2014and why these demands reflect what all generations have wanted all along.<\/p>\n

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Amanda also shares personal insights from building a successful remote-first company, raising a family while leading a research organization, and writing her upcoming book Work for What\u2019s Next. She offers a practical framework for helping individuals, teams, and organizations design healthier, more effective ways of working.<\/p>\n

Pre-order Amanda’s new book: <\/span>https:\/\/amzn.to\/4sXq6oW<\/span><\/h3>\n

Takeaways<\/h2>\n
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  • Work is fundamentally broken and needs rethinking.<\/li>\n
  • Gen Z demands respect for their lives and the planet.<\/li>\n
  • The speed of work is outpacing our ability to adapt.<\/li>\n
  • Trust is crucial for effective teamwork and collaboration.<\/li>\n
  • Hybrid work is becoming the new normal, not just a trend.<\/li>\n
  • Leaders must empower employees rather than just direct them.<\/li>\n
  • Flexibility in work hours is more important than location.<\/li>\n
  • Diversity of thought is essential for innovation.<\/li>\n
  • Mental health challenges are prevalent in the workplace today.<\/li>\n
  • The future of work will likely be a hybrid model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Chapters<\/span>
    \n01:30<\/span> – Introduction: The State of Work Today <\/span>
    \n02:29<\/span> – Meet Amanda Schneider: A Journey to Redefine Work <\/span>
    \n03:55<\/span> – The Broken System: Why Work Needs to Change <\/span>
    \n06:49<\/span> – Understanding Gen Z: Prototypes, Not Stereotypes <\/span>
    \n09:23<\/span> – The Trust Gap: Policies vs. Practices <\/span>
    \n10:47<\/span> – Business Challenges vs. Generational Challenges <\/span>
    \n12:33<\/span> – Hybrid Work: A New Normal? <\/span>
    \n14:37<\/span> – Empowering Leadership: What Gen Z Wants <\/span>
    \n17:14<\/span> – Work-Life Balance: A Shift in Priorities <\/span>
    \n19:16<\/span> – Harnessing Entrepreneurial Spirit in the Workplace <\/span>
    \n22:22<\/span> – Redefining Leadership for Future Generations <\/span>
    \n22:59<\/span> – Flexibility: The Key to Modern Work <\/span>
    \n25:47<\/span> – The Future of Work: An Entangled Approach <\/span>
    \n28:21<\/span> – Personal Experiences Shaping Workplace Design <\/span>
    \n30:46<\/span> – Understanding Burnout and Employee Engagement <\/span>
    \n33:14<\/span> – Navigating Complexity in the Workplace <\/span>
    \n37:48<\/span> – Balancing Digital and Human Interactions <\/span>
    \n41:52<\/span> – Empowering Mid-Level Managers <\/span>
    \n44:21<\/span> – Addressing bias in AI and the Workplace Systems <\/span>
    \n48:32<\/span> – The Future of Work; Flexibility and Options<\/span><\/p>\n

    Credits:<\/h2>\n
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    • Created & Directed By Bob Fox<\/li>\n
    • Produced By Work Design Studios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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