Dec. 30, 2025

The Old HR Playbook Won’t Meet Gen Z’s Workplace Needs – Here’s Why

The Old HR Playbook Won’t Meet Gen Z’s Workplace Needs – Here’s Why

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with HR Brew reporter Mikaela Cohen about what Gen Z wants, hopes, and expects in the modern workplace. She explains the benefits and training that can help all generations understand each other, and the simple tweaks in language and policies that can help employees of all ages feel included. 


00:00: Intro 

01:24: Mikaela’s recent work covering Gen Z’s workplace preferences 

05:40: What different generations expect from benefits 

09:00: Training for all generations 

14:05: Leave of absences 

22:30: Ways HR can adapt to Gen Z employees

26:30: How can HR be impactful to all generations

28:00: Generational Would You Rather?


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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers. 

Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.